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To Die for Hot Chocolate

Name: Hot Chocolate Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups of milk; 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons of sugar; 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract; Pinch of salt

Recipe by: Chef John V.
description:This is an over the top version that will blow you away!
Serving size: 2 portions
Preparation time: about 5 minutes

Amount/Measure/Ingredient:

12 oz. semisweet chocolate, broken into small pieces, the better the quality of the chocolate, the better the drink
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Preparation:

1. Heat the milk and cream over low heat to a simmer, add the chocolate and stir until dissolved---don't boil.
2. When the liquid is smooth and creamy, add the vanilla.
3. Ladle into warm mugs and enjoy!