Irish Hot Chocolate

Name: Irish Hot Chocolate
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup cold water; 2 1/4 cups milk, scalded; 3/4 cup half-and-half cream, scalded; 1/2 cup baileys original irish cream, to taste; whipped cream; shaved bittersweet chocolate (to garnish)

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup cold water
2 1/4 cups milk, scalded
3/4 cup half-and-half cream, scalded
1/2 cup baileys original irish cream, to taste
whipped cream
shaved bittersweet chocolate (to garnish)

Directions

1

In a large heavy saucepan combine the cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, water and a dash of salt.
2

Heat mixture over low heat, whisking, until the cocoa powder is dissolved and the mixture is a smooth paste.
3

Gradually add the milk and half&half and simmer whisking for 2 minutes.
4

Stir in Baileys.
5

Divide hot chocolate into warmed mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.