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The heavenly secret is a vanilla bean. Ingredients:
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise |
2/3 cup sugar |
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder |
1/2 cup water |
pinch of salt |
3 cups whole milk |
1 1/2 cups half and half |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 cup chilled whipping cream |
Directions:
1. Using tip of small knife, scrape seeds from vanilla bean into processor; reserve bean. Add sugar to processor and blend 10 seconds. Transfer 3 tablespoons vanilla sugar to small bowl and reserve.
2. Transfer remaining vanilla sugar from processor to heavy medium saucepan. Add unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup water and salt and whisk until smooth. Whisk over medium heat just until beginning to bubble. Whisk in whole milk and half and half. Add reserved vanilla bean; bring mixture to simmer. Remove from heat; whisk in vanilla extract. Discard vanilla bean.
3. Beat cream and reserved 3 tablespoons vanilla sugar in medium bowl until medium-firm peaks form. Divide hot chocolate among 6 mugs; top with whipped cream and serve.
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