Depths of Sin Hot Chocolate

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"This hot chocolate lives up to its name. It is deeply rich and chocolatey without being cloyingly sweet, and it is so thick and creamy that you'll be tempted to eat it with a spoon. The drink owes its lush body in part to a banana that is pureed into the milk and cream. If the combination of chocolate and banana doesn't work for you, just leave it out and add another 1/4 cup of heavy cream. This drink is so rich that it should be served in espresso cups. if you like, top it with a dollop of whipped cream, and whatever you do, make sure there are leftovers. Cover and refrigerate them overnight. By morning they will have been transformed into chocolate mousse!!"

 

• Ready In: 240hrs
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 7

ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1 soft banana
• 1 pinch cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup marshmallow cream

directions

1. in a blender, combine milk, cream, banana, cinnamon and salt. Puree until very smooth and thick, Pour milk mixture into a small saucepan and set over medium heat.
2. Warm mixture, whisking constantly, until it just barely comes to a simmer. Add both chocolates and marshmallow spread. Whisk until completely melted and smooth.
3. Ladle hot chcolate into espresso cups. If desired, top with a dollop of whipped cream.