Café a La Russe (Chocolate Coffee)

Sweet mocha with vanilla and cream, garnished with nutmeg.

• Ready In: 12 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  ounce  semisweet chocolate
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  pinch salt
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  cup half-and-half
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2 -3  cups  hot coffee
•  ground nutmeg, to garnish

Directions

1. Place the chocolate, sugar, salt, and water in the top of a double boiler, and melt the chocolate.
2. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes, then add the cream.
3. Reheat, but do not let come to a boil.
4. Add the vanilla and the coffee.
5. Pour into cups and garnish with nutmeg if desired.