Artusi-Inspired Hot Chocolate

Name: Artusi-Inspired Hot Chocolate
Yield: Serves 1.
Ingredients: 3 ounces high-quality bittersweet chocolate; 1 cup water; 2 to 3 tablespoons unsweetened whipped cream

August 20, 2004

Recipe information

Yield
<p>Serves 1.</p>

Ingredients

3 ounces high-quality bittersweet chocolate

1 cup water

2 to 3 tablespoons unsweetened whipped cream

Preparation

Step 1
In the top of a double boiler, over boiling water, melt chocolate in water. Pour into a blender and whip for 30 seconds (or use an immersion mixer). Return mixture to double boiler and heat to desired temperature.
Step 2
Pour into a large cup and top with unsweetened whipped cream.

TagsHot Chocolate Beverages Hot Drink Dessert Italian European Chocolate Nut Free Gluten Free Vegetarian Easy Quick 30 Minutes or Less Simmer Blender Fall Winter Epicurious

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