Hot Dark Chocolate

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Hot Dark Chocolate

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Glass filled with dark hot chocolate

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2
Servings
15min
Prep
15min
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    Description

    Adding bittersweet chocolate to thickened half-and-half creates a thick, creamy indulgent drink.

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    Ingredients
    Serves 2
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    2 c. Hy-Vee half-and-half or Hy-Vee whole milk, divided
    2 tsp. Hy-Vee cornstarch
    ⅓ c. Hy-Vee sugar
    ¾ c. Hy-Vee 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
    ½ tsp. almond or hazelnut extract, optional
    Additional Hy-Vee half-and-half or Hy-Vee whole milk, optional

    Directions

    1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup half-and-half and cornstarch until smooth; set aside.
    2. In a small saucepan, combine remaining half-and-half and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Whisk in cornstarch mixture; cook for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
    3. Quickly whisk in chocolate until very smooth. Stir in almond or hazelnut extract, if desired, and additional milk to achieve desired consistency.
    4. To serve, pour into mugs.

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    910 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 56g
    • Cholesterol: 90mg
    • Sodium: 100mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 92g
    • Protein: 13g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Vitamin A 15%
    0%
    Vitamin C 4%
    0%
    Iron 10%
    0%
    Calcium 25%

    Recipe Source:

    Hy-Vee Seasons Holiday 2015.