Barefoot Contessa's Hot Chocolate Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups half-and-half
4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
4 oz milk chocolate, chopped
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp instant espresso (or coffee powder)
4 -5 vanilla beans (or cinnamon sticks)

Directions:

Heat milk and half and half in a saucepan on medium heat to just below the simmering point.
Remove the pan from the heat and add both types of chocolate.
When they are melted, add the sugar, vanilla extract and espresso and whisk vigorously.
Reheat gently and serve immedietly garnished with vanilla beans or cinnamon sticks.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	267.67 Kcal (1121 kJ)
Calories from fat	137.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.24g	23%
Cholesterol	44.16mg	15%
Sodium	117.39mg	5%
Potassium	351.01mg	7%
Total Carbs	27.31g	9%
Sugars	20.21g	81%
Dietary Fiber	0.45g	2%
Protein	7.94g	16%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	286.7mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	99.79 Kcal (418 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.68g	23%
Cholesterol	16.46mg	15%
Sodium	43.76mg	5%
Potassium	130.85mg	7%
Total Carbs	10.18g	9%
Sugars	7.53g	81%
Dietary Fiber	0.17g	2%
Protein	2.96g	16%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	2%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	106.9mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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