You never know when you might need to seduce some so it is good to have a few tricks up your sleeve, non? I think drinking chocolate is the best way, personally. This super-simple recipe yields a cup of chocolat chaud that is flavorful and rich - really, a liquid version of your favorite bar (whatever you choose to chop!)
Seduce Someone Drinking Chocolate
Supplies needed: your favorite dark chocolate bar, milk (preferably whole), 1/2 and 1/2, measuring cup, saucepan, mixing pitcher, whisk
Method: Finely and evenly chop the chocolate bar using kitchen knife. 1/4 c. of chopped chocolate is enough for a rich demitasse. Chop more if you want a bigger (or double) serving. Put the chocolate in a heat-proof mixing bowl or pitcher (I like using my Pyrex) and set aside.
Measure milk & cream (just a splash for good measure) and put in the saucepan. The general rule: Use twice the amount of milk as chocolate (for my demitasse, I used 1/2 c.). The 2:1 liquid/chocolate ratio will ensure that the drinking chocolate is rich and thick but not pudding-like. If you prefer a milkier drink, use more milk here. Want to make ganache? Reverse the ratio.
Bring the milk/cream just to a boil on the stovetop. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped chocolate. Let the mixture rest for a few seconds then gently begin to whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the drink is frothy. Serve hot or warm - the drink will thicken the longer you let it stand.
7 comments:
Oh wow - going to have to try this!
You have certainly seduced me! LOVE this post.
ooh! Delicious! I'll be making this for my honey come Valentine's Day!
Wicked, wicked woman! I had almost just convinced myself that I didn't need my morning chocolate hit. Never mind, Mars Bar here I come.
Will be trying this once the weather cools down again :)
I'd know that slightly cocoa bloomed bar of Los Ancones anywhere. ;) Glad to see it got put to delicious use!
Ooh, that looks so good!
Two hot-chocolate points come to mind. One, my dad once decided that he was going to make a hot cocoa that finally had enough chocolate. I believe that he used whipping cream and dark bar chocolate. I remember being out in the garage when he approached me with a teeny cup, balanced oh-so-carefully and transported all the way from the kitchen, proffering it to me with the half-smile, "I think I finally got it." Oh my lord was it good. Like restaurant mashed potatoes, which are orgasmic mainly because the butter to potato ratio is usually 1 or more. Two (okay sorry to be long-winded) when my orthodontic assistant and I were chatting (okay I know) she mentioned a killer, if less chocolatey, cocoa: heat milk, stir in some number of 3 Musketeer bars, drink. Sounds like the perfect après-ski drink. LOVE YOU DUFF!!! xoxo
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