Hot Chocolate with Chartreuse

Name: Hot Chocolate with Chartreuse
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 vanilla bean; 3 cups milk; 1 cup whipping cream; 8 ounces chopped bittersweet (or semisweet) chocolate; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/3 cup Chartreuse liqueur.

August 20, 2004

This is a variation of a recipe developed by the late Patrick Clark, chef of New York's Tavern on the Green.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1 vanilla bean

3 cups milk

1 cup whipping cream

8 ounces chopped bittersweet (or semisweet) chocolate

3 tablespoons sugar

1/3 cup Chartreuse liqueur.

Preparation

Cut the vanilla bean lengthwise in half. Scrape seeds into large saucepan. Add bean, milk, and whipping cream and bring to simmer. Remove from heat; cover and let steep 20 minutes. Return to simmer. Add the chopped chocolate and sugar; stir until melted and smooth. Mix in liqueur. Ladle into mugs and serve.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Hot Chocolate Chartreuse Liqueur Chocolate Vanilla Herbs & Spices 5 Ingredients or Fewer Quick Easy Simmer Christmas Bon Appétit

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