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Hot Chocolate a la Chocolat
in Diana's Recipe Book
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Servings: 4 |
Comments: If you saw the 2001 film "Chocolat" starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp about a woman and her daughter who open a chocolate shop in a small French village that shakes up the rigid morality of the community, then you'll probably remember the scene where a scrumptious thick hot chocolate is served. The hot chocolate was so thick, it almost looked like a chocolate pudding. Well, here is a recipe for that warm and romantic drink. By the way, the chili pepper is optional, but I believe it's what really makes the hot chocolate so wonderful with just a little "heat" for a chilly day or evening. |
Ingredients: 2 cups boiling water 1 chili pepper, cut in half with seeds removed (I recommend using sweet ancho chili peppers)* see note below 5 cups light cream or whole milk 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 1-2 cinnamon sticks 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate or 3 tablets Mexican chocolate, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 2 tablespoons sugar or honey to taste Garnish (optional): 1 tablespoon almonds or hazelnuts, ground extra-fine Whipped cream Cinnamon sticks |
Instructions: 1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add chili pepper to boiling water. 2. Cook until liquid is reduced to 1 cup. Remove chili pepper; strain water and set aside. 3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cream or milk, vanilla bean and cinnamon stick until bubbles appear around the edge. 4. Reduce heat to low; add chocolate and sugar or honey, whisking occasionally until chocolate is melted and sugar dissolves. 5. Turn off heat, remove vanilla bean and cinnamon stick. 6. Add chili-infused water, a little at a time, tasting to make sure the flavor isn't too strong. If chocolate is too thick, thin with a little more milk. 7. Serve in small cups or glass mugs and offer ground almonds or hazelnuts and whipped cream. Garnish each serving with a cinnamon stick. Tip For a hot chocolate with a little more "heat", top with whipped cream and sprinkle a small bit of ground sweet ancho chili pepper over the whipped cream. NOTE Use kitchen gloves when cutting the chile pepper in half and removing seeds. Makes 4 servings. |
Date: December 15, 2004 |
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Reviewer: Sonja
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I absolutely love that movie. Ever since I first saw it, I've been looking for a recipe to match it. It looked so delicious! This recipe is amazing.
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I absolutely love that movie. Ever since I first saw it, I've been looking for a recipe to match it. It looked so delicious! This recipe is amazing.
Reviewer: Jess
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its amazing. Im using it as a final idea for my work.
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its amazing. Im using it as a final idea for my work.
Reviewer: Natalia
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I loved it, my sister made it for me yesterday.
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I loved it, my sister made it for me yesterday.
Reviewer: anano
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I love that movie. After watching it, I began searching for the recipe that she used. Thank's for it.
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I love that movie. After watching it, I began searching for the recipe that she used. Thank's for it.