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Thursday, January 15, 2015

variations of hot chocolate to warm you

Malted Hot Chocolate Mix

Makes 3 c., enough for 12 1-cup servings.  Delicious recipe from Cook’s Illustrated Nov/Dec 2014 issue.  This is not very sweet, more of an adult sipping chocolate.  For each serving heat 1 c. milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it starts to steam and bubbles appear around the edge of the saucepan.  Add ¼ c. of this mix and continue to heat, whisking constantly, until simmering, 2-3 minutes longer.  Pour into a mug and serve. 

            ¾ c. sugar
            6 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped fine
            1 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
            ½ c. malted milk powder
            5 tsp. cornstarch
            1 tsp. vanilla extract
            ¾ tsp. kosher salt

Process all ingredients in food processor until ground to powder, 30 to 60 seconds.  Transfer to airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 months.   


Melted Ice Cream Hot Chocolate

Serves 4.  This sweet version is from the Dec. 2014 issue of Food and Wine.  The little bit of salt on top is genius. 

            2 c. milk
            ½ c. sugar
            flaky sea salt
            1 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
            1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
            marshmallows for serving


In a medium saucepan, combine milk with sugar and a pinch of salt and cook over moderate heat, whisking, until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.  Whisk in cocoa powder until incorporated.  Add ice cream and cook over moderate heat, whisking, until smooth and hot, about 3 minutes.  Ladle into mugs, top with marshmallows, and a bit more salt.  


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