Brandied Hot Chocolate
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- Served Person: Makes 8 servings
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- Carbohydrate 26 g(9%)
- Cholesterol 25 mg(8%)
- Fat 18 g(27%)
- Fiber 2 g(8%)
- Protein 3 g(6%)
- Saturated Fat 11 g(53%)
- Sodium 30 mg(1%)
- Calories 259
Preparation Whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons milk. Bring water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat to moderately low and add chopped chocolate and a pinch of salt, whisking until smooth. Add cream and remaining milk (1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons) and increase heat to moderate, then cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture is smooth and heated through. Taste; for a deeper chocolate flavor, whisk in cocoa. Whisk cornstarch mixture, then add half to chocolate mixture and simmer, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add brandy (if using) and remaining cornstarch mixture to thicken if desired, then simmer, whisking, 1 minute.
Preparation Whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons milk. Bring water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat to moderately low and add chopped chocolate and a pinch of salt, whisking until smooth. Add cream and remaining milk (1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons) and increase heat to moderate, then cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture is smooth and heated through. Taste; for a deeper chocolate flavor, whisk in cocoa. Whisk cornstarch mixture, then add half to chocolate mixture and simmer, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add brandy (if using) and remaining cornstarch mixture to thicken if desired, then simmer, whisking, 1 minute.
