This is my favorite hot chocolate recipe. Its the best. Its the simplest. Its absolutely decadent, but that goes without saying. The key to this recipe is selecting a high quality chocolate, one that you would enjoy eating. I personally favor Valrhona, I think 80% dark, but that is too dark for the faint of heart. They also have an excellent dark which is 70 something dark. In any case, I buy it by the case at Trader Joe’s, they’ve got an excellent price.
Here’s the recipe. . .
2 Cups Whole Milk
6 Ounces Dark Chocolate, Chopped
If you desire a little sweetness, add sugar to taste.
Heat the milk and add chopped chocolate. Whisk until foamy and smooth. Serve in warmed mugs. If you desire a thicker consistency add a teaspoon or two of cornstarch.
That’s it. It is really wonderful and dangerously simple to make — enjoy.