Mocha Chocolate à La Paris

Ingredients

• 1 quart 1% low-fat milk
• 6 ounces high quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup dutch process cocoa
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup hot strong brewed coffee
• whipped cream, for serving (optional)
• grated bittersweet chocolate, for serving (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In top part of a double boiler, mix milk, chocolate, cocoa, and sugar. Place over simmering water and cook, stirring occasionally with a whisk, until chocolate has melted and mixture is smooth and hot, about 20 minutes. (Don't have a double boiler? Heat chocolate mixture in a small saucepan over a larger pan of boiling water.) Stir in coffee and heat through.

2. 2

   Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream and the chocolate shavings, if desired, and serve while warm.