Flanders' Hot Cocoa

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Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a saucepan, combine 2 parts whole milk, 1 part heavy cream, and 1 part evaporated milk.
  2. 2Heat the mixture over medium heat while whisking until it reaches 190°F.
  3. 3Add ½ cup of Ghirardelli cocoa powder and whisk to combine.
  4. 4Add Ghirardelli 70% dark baking chocolate and whisk until incorporated.
  5. 5Add ½ cup of sugar and whisk to combine.
  6. 6Add a pinch of kosher salt, a pinch of ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of instant coffee.
  7. 7Whisk until everything is incorporated. Taste and adjust as needed.
  8. 8Pour into a mug and top with canned whipped cream.
  9. 9Grate chocolate shavings over the whipped cream.
  10. 10Place a graham cracker on the whipped cream, top with more whipped cream, then add a marshmallow.
  11. 11Use a blow torch to toast the marshmallow.

Ingredients

  • 2 parts whole milk
  • 1 part heavy cream
  • 1 part evaporated milk
  • 0.5 cup Ghirardelli cocoa powder
  • 1 Ghirardelli 70% dark baking chocolate
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee
  • 1 canned whipped cream
  • 1 chocolate shavings
  • 1 graham cracker
  • 1 marshmallow

Equipment

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