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Vanilla Bean Hot Chocolate
The two classic flavors-in one! Using vanilla bean seeds provides a subtle layer of extra sweetness.
Ingredients:
- 3 ounces Scharffen Berger 70% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate
- 2 cups milk (from nonfat to half & half: your preference)
- 1 vanilla bean, split
Directions:
Combine 1 1/2 cups of the milk with the vanilla bean in a heavy saucepan and cook, over medium-low heat, approximately 5 minutes, just below boiling.
Remove from heat. Remove vanilla bean and scrape out vanilla bean seeds.
Stir vanilla seeds into the hot standing milk. Leave covered 5-8 minutes. Discard the pod.
Meanwhile, break up chocolate and place in another saucepan. Melt with the remaining ½ cup of the milk over low heat while stirring constantly.
When the chocolate has melted, add the milk and vanilla bean seed mixture, stirring constantly.
Heat thoroughly over low-medium heat without bringing to a boil and serve.
Makes about 3-4 mugs' worth.
