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Luxury Hot Chocolate

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Course Brunch, Dessert
Servings 1 serving

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 ounces good quality bittersweet chocolate 70-72%, finely chopped
  • ⅛ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1 teaspoon Manuka honey or honey of your choice
  • tiny dash fine sea salt optional
  • homemade marshmallows or whipped cream optional

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, heat the milk and cream over medium-low heat just until bubbles form around the edges. Do not boil.
  • Turn the heat off. Whisk in the honey and vanilla bean paste.
  • Add the chocolate and stir gently until the chocolate is melted. Strain the hot chocolate through a sieve into a teacup or mug.

Notes

For a dairy free version, replace the milk and cream with unsweetened almond milk. Replace the chocolate with vegan chocolate.
Keyword drinks, hot chocolate