Super Rich Hot Chocolate With Coconut Cream

From "Food & Wine" 2/07

• Ready In: 12 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (13 1/2ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 3⁄4 cups heavy cream
• 1 2⁄3 cups  whole milk
• 3  cups bittersweet chocolate chips

• OPTIONAL

•  marshmallows, for serving

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine coconut milk and sugar and heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar; keep warm.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the cream and whole milk and bring to a simmer.
3. Add the chocolate chips and remove from the heat.
4. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted; whisk until smooth.
5. Pour the chocolate into 8 mugs and spoon some of the coconut milk on top.
6. Garnish with the marshmallows and serve.