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| Nutrition Facts | ||
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Serving Size 1 (344g) Recipe makes 4 servings |
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| Calories 529 | ||
| Calories from Fat 360 | (67%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 40.0g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat 24.4g | 121% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 11.8g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 29mg | 9% | |
| Sodium 126mg | 5% | |
| Potassium 911mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 37.7g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber 10.5g | 42% | |
| Sugars 21.2g | ||
| Protein 16.3g | 32% | |
Après-Ski Holiday Hot Chocolate With Brandy and Cream
By: French Tart
Dec 17, 2007
This spiced cinnamon hot chocolate is liberally laced with brandy and topped with whipped cream, it is the type of hot chocolate I remember drinking après-ski in Germany and in the French Alps. It is the perfect drink to warm your tingling fingers and toes on a cold and frosty evening or morning. Great throughout the Holiday season, as well as Christmas, New Year and the winter months, OR for those "Why Not" days! This makes 4 generous tall mugs of hot chocolate. Please adjust the brandy to suit your taste - we find the amount listed here gives a lovely warm tingle, however you can leave the brandy out for drivers and those that don't drink alcohol - you will still have a delicious spiced and decadent drink! Do try to use a high quality and high cocoa solids chocolate - it makes all the difference to the taste! Salut !
SERVES 4 , 4 Tall Mugs
Ingredients
Hot Chocolate
- 1 liter whole milk
- 200 g 70% cocoa solids chocolate, broken into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4-5 tablespoons brandy
- 1-2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, to taste
To Decorate
- 6 tablespoons whipped cream
- 4 teaspoons cocoa powder or ground cinnamon
- cinnamon stick, for stirrers (optional)
Directions
1
Gently boil the milk in a large heavy based saucepan, remove as boiling point is reached.2
Place chocolate in a small pan and add 2 tablespoons of the milk. Stir over a low heat until melted, then add the melted chocolate mixture into the remaining milk, stirring well.3
Add the sugar, cinnamon and brandy. Adjust to taste at this point.4
Serve the brandy hot chocolate in tall heatproof glasses or mugs, top with a dollop of whipped cream lightly dusted with cocoa powder or cinnamon.5
Serve with a cinnamon stick for a "stirrer"!6
Salut!
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Pneuma
On Jun 4, 2008
This hot chocolate is really good! Love everything in it. What's not to like with milk mixed with real melted chocolate with cinnamon and liquor and whipped cream on top. I usually have mine with powdered cocoa so this is a real treat! Thanks for posting this, FT!
From: pattikay in L.A.
On Jun 3, 2008
This is a real treat for chocolate lovers! My husband - who enjoys regular hot chocolate at times - thought it was a bit much. My son and I, however, thought it was great! (It's so chocolatey that next time I might add even more brandy!) Thanks for sharing.
From: Charlotte J
On Jul 5, 2008
Our DD just came home from Berlin yesterday, good to have her home. She brought some 'Leysieffer' chocolates and it had both the 30% and 70% chocolate bars in the bag. So when I found this recipe I knew I had to make this for ZWT4. I used Hennessy Congnc in making mine, talk about a smooth drink. Thank you for posting, I'll make it agin this winter. I made this for Zaar World Tour 4 2008 round 4 the Family Picks I'm playing on the team Tastebud Tickling Travelers Go team go!
From: AuntWoofieWoof
On Jun 6, 2008
This is a good drink. I really enjoyed it. I used half and half and chocolate chips. The drink was nice and creamy. It was very relaxing. Thanks for sharing your recipe FT!! Made for ZWT 4 Germany Bier ist Nahrung Challenge. Made for the Cafe ZMAKK Gypsies.
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