Chocolate Intemperance

Directions

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   In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
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   Slowly whisk in the water, then the flavor of your choice, if using, and the milk or cream.
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   Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
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   Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate, whisking till chocolate melts.
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   Pour into a bowl, and stir ooccasionally as it cools, to prevent a skin from forming.
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   Pour into a jar or other storage container, and lay a piece of plastic wrap right on the surface of the chocolate, again to prevent a skin from forming.
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   Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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   To serve:.
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   Serve as is in very small glasses; it's thick and it's rich.
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    To make one frozen smoothie, place 1/3 cup of chocolate base in a blender.
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    Add about 1 cup ice cubes(and 1 oz.
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    of the spirit of your choice, if desired, and blend till smooth.
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    Alternately, blend with chunks of banana, or a scoop of ice cream.
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    Feeling intemperate?
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    Add vodka and coffee liqueur to 1/3 to 1/2 cup chocolate base for the best sweet martini ever!
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    To rim glass with cinnamon sugar, mix
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    1 teaspoons cinnamon with 2 tablespoons sparkling sugar and 1 tablespoons granulated sugar.
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    Wipe the edge of the glass with a wet cloth, then dip it into the sugar mixture.