Name: Grand Marnier Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup half-and-half; 2 cups milk; 1/2 cup strained fresh orange juice; 2 slices orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler (3-inch); 6 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine; grated chocolate (to garnish) (optional); 1/3 cup Grand Marnier, to taste; whipped heavy cream, if desired (to garnish)

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Grand Marnier Hot Chocolate created by Caroline Cooks

For a cold winter's evening by the fire. From Gourmet.

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ingredients

1 cup half-and-half
2 cups milk
¹⁄₂ cup strained fresh orange juice
2 slices orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler (3-inch)
6 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine
grated chocolate (to garnish) (optional)
¹⁄₃ cup Grand Marnier, to taste
whipped heavy cream, if desired (to garnish)

directions

In a large saucepan, stir together the half-and-half, the milk, the orange juice, the zest, and a pinch of salt and bring the mixture just to a boil over moderate heat.
In a small heatproof bowl, whisk together the chopped chocolate and about 2/3 cup of the hot milk mixture until the mixture is smooth and whisk the chocolate mixture into the remaining milk mixture.
Simmer the hot chocolate, whisking, for 2 minutes, discard the zest, and stir in the Grand Marnier.
(For frothy hot chocolate, in a blender blend the hot chocolate in batches.) Divide the hot chocolate among heated mugs and garnish each drink with some of the whipped cream and grated chocolate.

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photo by Caroline Cooks

1/31/2010

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photo by Caroline Cooks

1/31/2010

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review by Caroline Cooks

1/31/2010

Yummy, hot chocolate, Bev! The oranage juice adds another flavor level. Rich, decadent and delish! Made for Snow Queen Chalet.

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photo by Baby Kato

2/22/2007

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review by Baby Kato

2/22/2007

This is wonderful Bev. I love the combination of orange, dark chocolate and grand marnier. Wow, this was decadent, rich, creamy, thick and oh so flavourful. I finished my hot choclate off with whipped cream, sprinkled chocolate and grand marnier over top. This is a treat that I will be making often, with and without the grand marnier. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe Bev.

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