Grand Marnier Hot Chocolate |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Minutes |
Ready In: 7 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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For a cold winter's evening by the fire. From Gourmet. Ingredients:
1 cup half-and-half |
2 cups milk |
1/2 cup strained fresh orange juice |
2 slices orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler (3-inch) |
6 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine |
grated chocolate (to garnish) (optional) |
1/3 cup grand marnier, to taste |
whipped heavy cream, if desired (to garnish) |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, stir together the half-and-half, the milk, the orange juice, the zest, and a pinch of salt and bring the mixture just to a boil over moderate heat.
2. In a small heatproof bowl, whisk together the chopped chocolate and about 2/3 cup of the hot milk mixture until the mixture is smooth and whisk the chocolate mixture into the remaining milk mixture.
3. Simmer the hot chocolate, whisking, for 2 minutes, discard the zest, and stir in the Grand Marnier.
4. (For frothy hot chocolate, in a blender blend the hot chocolate in batches.) Divide the hot chocolate among heated mugs and garnish each drink with some of the whipped cream and grated chocolate.
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