Hot Chocolate

By Maudie30

Recipe by my favorite Chef, the Barefoot Contessa

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso (or coffee powder)
• 4 -5 vanilla beans (or cinnamon sticks)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 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 types of chocolate.

When they are melted, add the sugar, vanilla extract and espresso and whisk vigorously.

Reheat gently and serve immedietly garnished with vanilla beans or cinnamon sticks.