Louise Pickerel of Muskogee, Oklahoma, writes: "The hot chocolate with coffee and hazelnut liqueurs here is my version of a restaurant recipe. I call it a "chocolate bar," and it does make a nice, lighter alternative to dessert after a filling meal. It's also something good to curl up with in front of the fire."
Warming and full of holiday cheer.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 6
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Beat cream in medium bowl until peaks form. (Whipped cream can be made 4 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
Step 2
Whisk sugar, cocoa powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in heavy medium saucepan to blend. Gradually add 1/2 cup water, whisking until mixture is smooth. Bring mixture to simmer over medium-low heat, whisking constantly. Simmer 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and return to simmer. Divide hot chocolate among 6 mugs. Stir 2 tablespoons of each liqueur into each mug. Top each with dollop of whipped cream, then sprinkle with grated chocolate. /epi-preparation>
