Vermette's Market Recipes
https://www.vermettesfoodmart.com/Recipes/Detail/6222/Grown_Up_Hot_Chocolate
Grown Up Hot Chocolate
Yield: 4 servings
Preparation Time: and Total Time: 15 min
Ingredients
| 1/2 |
cup |
(4 ounces) 60% Cacao Bittersweet chocolate chips
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| 1 |
cup |
half and half
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| 1 |
tablespoon |
amaretto (almond liqueur)
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| 1 |
teaspoon |
vanilla extract
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| 1/2 |
cup |
whipped cream or whipped topping
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unsweetened cocoa powder, if desired
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Directions:
In saucepan over low heat, bring chocolate and half-and-half to simmer, whisking constantly.
Simmer 1 minute or until mixture thickens slightly.
Remove from heat; whisk in liqueur and vanilla.
Pour into four 1/2-cup demitasse or coffee cups.
Top each serving with 2 tablespoons whipped cream; dust with Ghirardelli Unsweetened Cocoa (if desired). Serve immediately.
Tip:
Instead of amaretto, use 1 tablespoon hazelnut, coffee or orange liqueur or peppermint schnapps, or 1/2 teaspoon almond or peppermint extract.
Recipe used with permission by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
Vermette's Market Recipes
https://www.vermettesfoodmart.com/Recipes/Detail/6222/Grown_Up_Hot_Chocolate