Brandied Hot Chocolate
Photography by Annabelle Breakey
On a chilly day, our grown-up version of hot chocolate–rich with bittersweet chocolate and punched up with French brandy–will warm you to your toes.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a medium bowl, mix grated chocolate and dry milk powder.
Step 2
2
In a medium saucepan, heat whole milk over medium heat. Once heated, stir in the chocolate mixture and whisk until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth and hot.
Step 3
3
Pour 1 Tbsp. Armagnac into each mug (four mugs total), then fill each mug with the smooth, hot chocolate mixture. Serve hot, garnished with whipped cream or marshmallows.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups grated bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup dry milk powder
4 cups whole milk
4 tablespoons Armagnac
Whipped cream or marshmallows, for garnish
Directions
Step 1
1
In a medium bowl, mix grated chocolate and dry milk powder.
Step 2
2
In a medium saucepan, heat whole milk over medium heat. Once heated, stir in the chocolate mixture and whisk until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth and hot.
Step 3
3
Pour 1 Tbsp. Armagnac into each mug (four mugs total), then fill each mug with the smooth, hot chocolate mixture. Serve hot, garnished with whipped cream or marshmallows.
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