One of my favorite drinks of the season is Hot Chocolate. I'm not a big lover of the packaged stuff (you won't see any little packets around the mansion), but rather I like taking the time to make the REAL Chocolate Chaud at home (just like I have at Le Pain Quotidien).
Chocolate Chaud
6 ounces fine-quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped (I like Cote D'or)
1/4 cup water, room temperature
3 tablespoons hot water
3 cups hot milk, divided
Sugar (to taste)
Heavy Cream
Kahlua to taste
In a double boiler over low heat, combine chocolate and 1/4 cup water until melted, stirring until smooth.
Remove top of double boiler pan and whisk in the 3 tablespoons hot water.
Steam the milk (I use the wand from my espresso maker)
Divide the chocolate between 4 bowls
Stir 3/4 cup hot milk into each bowl
Whipped Cream
Whip the heavy cream with your mixer, adding Kahlua a little at a time to taste.
Pass sugar and whipped cream in separate bowls; add to taste.
Makes 4 servings.
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