Simple Hot Chocolate for One |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Use any milky liquid you like, whether it's from a cow, nuts (almond milk), beans (soy milk), or grains (rice milk). Ingredients:
1 cup milk or any combination of milk, half-and-half, or cream |
pinch of salt |
2 ounces bittersweet (60% cacao) or semisweet chocolate, broken into small pieces or chopped |
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional) |
Directions:
1. Bring the liquid almost to a simmer with the salt over medium heat, then remove it from the heat and add the chocolate. Let it rest for 1 minute, then whisk the mixture until chocolate is melted and liquid is smooth. Stir in vanilla and taste it. If you want a stronger, deeper chocolate flavor, whisk in the cocoa. If necessary, reheat the liquid over medium-low heat, stirring.
2. If you like it frothy, or the cocoa powder didnt blend in smoothly, blend it in the blender.
3. This recipe multiplies easily. When you get up to a quart of milk, use 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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