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Basic Hot Chocolate I

Recipe information

  • Yield

    <p> Makes about 4 servings. </p>

Ingredients

6 ounces semisweet chocolate bits
1 pint heavy cream
Pinch cinnamon
Whipped cream flavored with vanilla

Preparation

  1. Melt chocolate bits in a double boiler over hot water and stir in the cream. Heat just to boiling point, stirring constantly. Add the cinnamon and serve in 8-ounce chocolate cups topped with flavored whipped cream.

TagsHot ChocolateBeveragesDessertHot DrinkChocolateNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianEasyQuickSimmerChristmasWinterHouse & Garden
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