Shelly's Recipe

THICK AND INTENSE HOT CHOCOLATE

Category: Beverages and Cocktails

2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup water
1 cinnamon stick
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
4 oz bittersweet chocolate, melted
1 tbsp almond liqueur

Bring milk and 1/2 cup water to simmer in saucepan. Turn off heat.

Meanwhile, combine cinnamon stick, sugar and 1/4 cup water in heavy-bottomed medium saucepan. Over medium-high heat allow sugar to caramelize as you swirl the pan. As it reaches a deep amber color, remove from heat and slowly whisk in milk-water mixture.

Return to low heat and gently stir till it is smooth. Whisk in melted chocolate. Heat till edges start to bubble. Remove from heat. Take out cinnamon stick. Add the almond liqueur. Whip hot chocolate with immersion blender for a minute. Serve immediately. Serves 6

NOTE: For a thinner cup of hot chocolate can thin it with more water and then reheat it.