Timberline Hot Chocolate

Submitted by Annacia

"A beautiful hot chocolate to make for the family whenever the mood strikes. When is hot chocolate not welcome?"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 4 cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (or semisweet, coarsely chopped )
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• whipped cream (Schlag,see recipe below) (optional)
• english toffee, crushed (optional)
• unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)

directions

1. In a saucepan combine milk, water, and sugar.
2. Stir over medium heat until mixture just comes to boiling.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in chocolate and vanilla.
5. Beat with an immersion blender, rotary mixer, or whisk until chocolate is melted and mixture is frothy.
6. TO SERVE:.
7. Pour hot chocolate into cups.
8. If desired, top with Schlag, crushed English toffee, and cocoa powder. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

9. SCHLAG:

10. In a mixing bowl combine 1 cup whipping cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
11. Beat until soft peaks form (tips curl).

Reviews

[Baby Kato]

Yum, what's not to like about bittersweet hot chocolate. So decadent, rich, thick, creamy and devine. Made exactly as written wouldn't change a thing. Thanks so much for sharing....dh even had a cup, because he said it looked too good to pass up. Kudos to you.

 

[diner524]

Oh my is this ever a rich little treat!!! I used 3/4 of bittersweet and 1/4 of semisweet chocolate to make my one serving. I then just used whipped cream for the topping as this is already very sweet, but soooo delicious!! Thanks for sharing your recipe. Made for I Recommend Tag.

 

[momaphet]

This was a nice treat for a cold night (it's only 29, brrrrr). Even using 70% dark chocolate I find it a bit sweet for my taste, so would cut the sugar at least in half. Made for PRMRT

 

[Sharon123]

I love bittersweet chocolate and it was yummy in this nice cup of hot chocolate! I used canned whipped cream, left out the toffee(didn't have). Great way to start the day! Thanks Annacia! Made for Newest Zaar Tag(24 hr. rule).

 

[Debbwl]

Mmm, mmm good. Made with out all the options as the holidays are coming. You can not go wrong with this hot chocolate as it is smooth, creamy and not overly sweet. Thanks for the post.