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| Brigit's Irish Hot Chocolate ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Try Brigit's favorite Hot Chocolate recipe, she guarantees it to keep ye warm through-out the winter months!! Ingredients 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup cold water 2 1/4 cups milk 3/4 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup Baileys Original Irish Cream liqueur, or to taste Whipped cream and shaved bittersweet chocolate for garnish In a large heavy saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, the sugar, the vanilla, the water, and a pinch of salt and heat the mixture over low heat, whisking, until the cocoa powder is dissolved and the mixture is a smooth paste. Gradually add the milk and the half-and-half, both scalded, and simmer the hot chocolate, whisking, for 2 minutes. Stir in the Baileys. (For a frothy result, in a blender blend the hot chocolate in batches.) Divide the hot chocolate among mugs and top it with the whipped cream and the chocolate Taste of the Tunnels Index |
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