Hazelnut Hot Chocolate
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 22 servings
Vanilla beans and a hazelnut liqueur like Frangelico lend a sophisticated flavor to this hot chocolate. With such rich taste, it could be served as a dessert. —Michael Compean, Fountain Hills, Arizona
Ingredients
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3 vanilla beans
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9 cups whole milk
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2-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
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16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, divided
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1/2 cup Nutella
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2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup hazelnut liqueur
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1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
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Cinnamon sticks, optional
Directions
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1.
Split vanilla beans in half lengthwise. With a sharp knife, scrape the beans to remove the seeds. Set seeds aside; discard the beans.
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2.
In a large saucepan, heat milk and 3/4 cup cream over medium heat just until mixture comes to a simmer. Chop 15 ounces chocolate. In a large heatproof bowl, combine the chopped chocolate, Nutella, sugars, salt and vanilla seeds. Pour warm milk mixture over chocolate mixture. Let stand for 1 minute.
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3.
Meanwhile, whip remaining cream and shave remaining chocolate. Whisk chocolate mixture until smooth; stir in liqueur. Serve with whipped cream, shaved chocolate and chopped hazelnuts. Garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1/2 cup: 299 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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