Hot Chocolate - Barefoot Contessa

By norsegal8

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups half and half
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. instant espresso or coffee powder
• 4 to 5 vanilla beans or cinnamon sticks

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the milk and half and half in a saucepan on medium heat to just below the simmering point. Remove the pan from the heat and add both chocolates. When the chocolates are melted, add the sugar, vanilla and espresso and whisk vigorously. Reheat gently and serve immediately. Use a vanilla bean or cinnamon stick as a garnish.