Rich & Thick Hot Chocolate

Rich & Thick Hot Chocolate ... Creamy, rich and thick hot chocolate recipe that will warm you up in the cold weather!

Rich & Thick Hot Chocolate
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Serves : 8 ( 1/2 cup servings )


Ingredients :

• 2 tsp.  cornstarch
• 4 cups milk, divided
• 7 oz.  dark chocolate ( or semi-sweet baking chocolate ), chopped
• 1 1/2 tbsp.  sugar ( adjust to your taste )
• 1 tsp.  vanilla extract, optional 

Method :

• Whisk together cornstarch and ( 1/2 cup ) milk in a bowl or cup until smooth.
• Heat remaining ( 3 1/2 cups ) milk in a large saucepan over medium heat until bubbles appear around edge of saucepan ( about 4 minutes; do not boil ).
• Whisk in chocolate, sugar and vanilla extract until blended and smooth. Whisk in cornstarch mixture.
• Bring milk mixture to a light boil, whisking frequently ( about 4 minutes ).
• Remove from heat and let cool slightly ( mixture will thicken as it cools ).
• Serve immediately with whipped cream, if desired.

Recipe Source : MyRecipes

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