Alright, I know spring is around the corner, but it’s still officially winter. So, a cup of hot chocolate, no,make that a Double-Chocolate Hot Chocolate, sounds just about right.
This recipe reminded me of when Liz and I were into making hot chocolate. Hot chocolate was very important to us, it helped keep us warm when we would go camping in the woods. No, we never camped in a tent, we owned an RV, a home away from home.
The evenings were always chilly, up in the mountains, and a nice cup of hot chocolate , with a shot of brandy, always hit the spot, for Liz and I. Warm and delicious.
So like I said, spring is around the corner, but winter is still here, and maybe your a camper and need something to get the chill out, or just want something warm and cozy to drink, until winter fades away.
Here’s to winter! Not sorry you have to go.
Ingredients
- 5 ounce(s) bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2 ounce(s) milk
chocolate, coarsely chopped - 1/2 cup(s) boiling water
- 3/4 cup(s) whole milk
- 1/4 cup(s) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon(s) Jack Daniel’s whiskey, optional
- Marshmallows, for serving
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine the bittersweet chocolate with the milk chocolate. Add the boiling water and let stand for 1 minute. Whisk the chocolate mixture until it is smooth.
- In a small saucepan, bring the milk and heavy cream just to a simmer. Add the chocolate mixture and whisk over moderate heat until hot. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the whiskey. Pour the hot chocolate into demitasse cups or small mugs, garnish with marshmallows, and serve.
MB