Hot Chocolate

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Welcome Back Breakfast

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Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 5 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 25 min

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups half-and-half
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon instant espresso or coffee powder
4 to 5 vanilla beans or cinnamon sticks, for garnish

Directions

Heat the milk and half-and-half in a saucepan on medium heat to just below the simmering point. Remove the pan from the heat and add both chocolates. When the chocolates are melted, add the sugar, vanilla extract, and espresso and whisk vigorously. Reheat gently and serve immediately. Use a vanilla bean or cinnamon stick to garnish each serving.

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Kimberly Kansas City, MO 11-17-2009
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for my husband and daughter this morning as they went off to work and school. Well, my daughter, before she left... for school told me that it was the best hot chocolate she has ever had. My husband on the other hand, told me that he is now spoiled, since it was the best hot chocolate he's ever had. I had some left over and I must say that it is the best hot chocolate that I've ever had. It's so creamy and chocolatey. It's sinfully delicious. I did make some modifications though by substituting skim milk for the whole, however I still used the 1/2 & 1/2, and it still was incredibly delicious. I will definitely make this again. Thanks Ina for your recipes, you never fail:)Read more
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Sara Pittsburgh, PA 10-29-2009
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Very Good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made this and liked it...except for the fact that I really don't like bittersweet and semi sweet chocolate that much..I... made it again and used all milk chocolate and it was good!Read more
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Young-joo Columbus, OH 10-11-2009
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Rich and Delicious!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I just made this with some changes. I used skim milk and organic cocoa powder for milk chocolate and I didn't put... half-n-half. Guess what, it turned out really good!!!!! Thanks for the good recipe. :)Read more
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Vikki Auburn, AL 07-29-2009
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Most amazing and decadent hot chocolate ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Words don't do this hot chocolate justice! It is so warm and welcoming and is so wonderful to share when the weather is... chilly. You are amazing, Ina! Read more
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Peter SLC, UT 03-10-2009
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Delicious Treat
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We made this once before and this time we improvised. We used Semi Sweet and White Chocolate and we accidently bought... whipping cream instead of half and half. Well let me tell you WOW! This was 10 times better than the first time. The Semi Sweet chocolate softened the sometimes strong White Chocolate taste. It had been snowing all day and this was just a wonderful end to a blustery day. All I can say is TRY IT! You won't be dissatisfied.Read more
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Kaitlin Bakersfield, CA 02-04-2009
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not for the faint of heart
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I halved the recipe and used only semisweet chocolate and oh my goodness is it rich! Very tasty all the same, i just watered... mine down with a little more milk. Perfect for my mad craving for chocolate. :DRead more