Best Hot Cocoa Ever And Real Whipped Cream Recipes

BEST EVER HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in large bowl.
• Working in two batches, pulse ingredients in food processor until chocolate is finely ground.
• Store in airtight container for up to 3 months.
• Too make hot cocoa, stir 1/3 cup of the mix into 1 cup of hot (not boiling) milk.
• Top with whipped cream or mini marshmallows and a little chocolate powder. I sometimes use cinnamon or nutmeg powder, instead. A little brandy and a crackling fire make for a real treat!

BEST HOT COCOA EVER! AND REAL WHIPPED CREAM!

Steps:

• ***DO NOT TURN ON FIRE UNTIL IT SAYS SO***.
• Put 2 tablespoons chocolate chips plus 1/2 tsp sugar into a small saucepan.
• Pour the milk into a 2-cup measuring cup until it reaches the 1 1/2 cup line.
• Slowly pour the milk into the saucepan.
• Add vanilla extract.
• Put the pan on the stove and turn heat to medium.
• Stir slowly (important!) with a wooden spoon as the milk heats up. the chocolate chips will slowly begin to melt. (It takes about 5 minutes to reach the right temperature. keep stirring constantly and be patient, DO NOT LET IT BOIL!).
• It will be brown all the way through and the chips will be melted and milk hot when it is ready.
• When it's ready take the cocoa off the stove and slowly pour it into 1 or 2 mugs.
• Serve plain, or with a little whipped cream (recipe follows) or cinnamon on top.
• ***WHIPPED CREAM***.
• Get out large bowl and a whisk.
• Put the cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar in a bowl. Beat strongly but not too fast with a whisk. It's best to take turns with someone, so your arms won't get tired.
• When it gets nice and puffy but is still soft, it's ready.
• It can keep in a covered container in the refrigerator, it keeps up to 2 days. but the sooner you use it, the better.

SERENDIPITY'S FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE WITH REAL WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• Chop chocolate into small pieces and place in the top of a double boiler over simmering water.
• Stir occasionally until melted.
• Add the cocoa and sugar, stirring constantly until thoroughly blended.
• Remove from heat and slowly add 1/2 cup of the milk and stir until smooth.
• Cool to room temperature.
• In a blender place the remaining cup of milk, the room temperature chocolate mixture, and the ice.
• Blend on high speed until smooth and the consistency of a frozen daiquiri, pour into a giant goblet and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
• Whipped cream: Combine the cream and the vanilla and mix well with an electric mixer with a whisk attachment.
• Start whipping the cream on medium speed.
• Add the corn syrup slowly while beating.
• Whip until the cream holds soft peaks.
• Slather, drop and dollop onto whatever your heart desires.
• Enjoy with a straw or a spoon!
• Prep and cooking time are my guess.