Heavenly Drinking Chocolate

Name: Heavenly Drinking Chocolate
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 cups.
Ingredients: 4 cups half-and-half cream; 2 bars (3-1/2 ounces each) 70% cacao dark chocolate, chopped; 2 ounces milk chocolate, chopped; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Dash salt; Optional: Sweetened whipped cream or marshmallows

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 5 cups.

The name says it all—sipping this beverage is like experiencing an out-of-this-world blend of dark and milk chocolate. The only thing that could make it better? A dollop of whipped cream on top. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

4 cups half-and-half cream
2 bars (3-1/2 ounces each) 70% cacao dark chocolate, chopped
2 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
Optional: Sweetened whipped cream or marshmallows

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat cream over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan (do not boil). Remove from the heat; whisk in the chocolates, vanilla, nutmeg and salt until smooth. Return to the heat; cook and stir until heated through. Pour into mugs; top with whipped cream or marshmallows.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 489 calories, 35g fat (23g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 130mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.

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