Description
Hot Chocolate Syrup, the base for the PREFECT hot chocolate. A warm treat on a bright winter day. For skating parties, bonfires, and aprés ski. Just add mittens… and marshmellows!
Ingredients
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream (35%)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups dark chocolate
Instructions
1) Combine milk, cream, and vanilla in a heavy-bottomed pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and hold hot.
2) In a bowl combine dry ingredients; cinnamon, sugars, and cocoa, and reserve.
3) In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate together (about a minute and a half on high heat) then stir and blend well.
4) Whisk dry ingredients into hot cream mixture until smooth(ish). Add half the melted chocolate & butter, whisk to melt fully then add remaining and repeat. Pour into a heat/cold safe jar and cool before refrigerating.
Notes
To make hot chocolate: Bring milk to a quick boil over medium heat, then reduce to low heat. Add about 2 tablespoons of hot chocolate syrup per cup of milk (or to taste) and whisk to combine, and melt, over low heat. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 Minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American