Brandied Hot Chocolate
Serves: 3
Cierra Adams
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
51
Spice
52
Sweetness
51
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tsps
Cornstarch1.5 cups
Whole Milk1 cup
Water1 cup
Heavy Cream2 tbsps
Brandy (optional, to taste)Directions:
1
Whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons milk
2
Bring water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat to moderately low and add chopped chocolate and a pinch of salt, whisking until smooth
3
Add cream and remaining milk (1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons) and increase heat to moderate, then cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture is smooth and heated through
4
Taste; for a deeper chocolate flavor, whisk in cocoa
5
Whisk cornstarch mixture, then add half to chocolate mixture and simmer, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes
6
Add brandy (if using) and remaining cornstarch mixture to thicken if desired, then simmer, whisking, 1 minute
7
Whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons milk
8
Bring water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat to moderately low and add chopped chocolate and a pinch of salt, whisking until smooth
9
Add cream and remaining milk (1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons) and increase heat to moderate, then cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture is smooth and heated through
10
Taste; for a deeper chocolate flavor, whisk in cocoa
11
Whisk cornstarch mixture, then add half to chocolate mixture and simmer, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes
12
Add brandy (if using) and remaining cornstarch mixture to thicken if desired, then simmer, whisking, 1 minute