Ingredients
- 1 ounce cocoa nibs
- 16 ounces whole milk
- 6 ounces 65-percent to 70-percent bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 3 ounces sugar
- 2 ounces water
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
Pulse the cocoa nibs in a spice grinder 3 to 4 times until the nibs are coarsely chopped. Place the nibs in a 1-quart microwave-safe measuring cup and add the milk. Microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes or until the milk reaches 160 degrees F. Steep at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the chocolate, sugar, water and salt in the carafe of a 1-liter French press. Set aside.
After steeping, return the nib-milk mixture to the microwave and heat on high for 2 minutes until it simmers or reaches 185 degrees F. Strain the hot nib-milk mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into the French press carafe. Set aside for 1 minute, and then stir to combine the chocolate and milk. Pump the plunger of the French press 10 to 15 times to froth and aerate. Serve immediately.
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By Erock00
New Orleans, LA
on November 15, 2012
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Truly sublime. It is full-on chocolate yet creamy and sweet. Well worth the effort.
By Chef BKeene
Atlanta, GA
on April 17, 2012
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Sipping on it now; I have say, it is what I imagine ambrosia to be. You need to strain the nibs, regardless of using a press, or else your drink will be somewhat bitter.
By robfallon22
Boston
on February 13, 2012
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Solid recipe, I made it with 2% milk the first time - never again, whole milk is a must.
I like Hot Chocolate creamy and thick, second time around I also replaced the 2 ounces water with 2 ounces of whole milk - It knocked my socks off. This is the real deal here, I paid $9 for 8 ounces of nibs, worth every penny. If you love deep rich chocolate, this is the only way to go.
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