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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.
Stelmacki's Recipes
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