Barefoot Contessa's Hot Chocolate

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This sounds so delicious! the barefoot contessa recommends using valrhona (french) or callebaut (belgain) brands of high quality chocolate for this so splurge!

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Steps

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Heat milk and half and half in a saucepan on medium heat to just below the simmering point.

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Remove the pan from the heat and add both types of chocolate.

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When they are melted , add the sugar , vanilla extract and espresso and whisk vigorously.

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Reheat gently and serve immedietly garnished with vanilla beans or cinnamon sticks.

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Ingredients

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whole milk, half-and-half, bittersweet chocolate, milk chocolate, sugar, pure vanilla extract, instant espresso, vanilla beans