Rich & Creamy Hot Chocolate
| Serves | 40 |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Chocolate, Dairy, Non-alcoholic Beverages |
| Menu Part | Beverage |
| Cuisine Type | American |
Source: Carilion Clinic, (Roanoke, Va.)
This classic hot chocolate recipe is enriched with dark chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
3 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
6 cups dark brown sugar
2 tsp. salt
3 cups boiling water
2 1/2 gal. milk
2 tbsp. pure vanilla
8 cinnamon sticks
32 oz. dark chocolate ganache
Steps
- Combine first three ingredients in 3-gallon stock pot; add boiling water and whisk.
- Bring mixture to boil while whisking; reduce heat and add milk, vanilla and cinnamon sticks; heat until very hot but not boiling. Let stand for 5 min.
- Remove cinnamon sticks; add ganache and whisk until creamy.
- Serve with your favorite condiments (examples: dark cherry syrup, amaretto syrup, coconut whip cream and espresso powder).