Drinking Chocolate

Name: Drinking Chocolate
Yield: Makes 1 Generous Cup
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon finely ground pistachio nuts; the seeds of 1 vanilla bean; 1 tablespoon heavy cream; 1 cup whole milk; 2 oz. dark chocolate (at least 70 percent cocoa solids), grated or finely chopped

Preparation info

Makes
1
Generous Cup

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Chocolate

By Sara Jayne Stanes

Published 2005

About

This modern version of the centuries-old drink called xoco atl is not only more desirable and attractive than the original, but it is a considerable taste sensation.

Ingredients

2 oz. dark chocolate (at least 70 percent cocoa solids), grated or finely chopped
1 cup

Dessert
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Put the milk and cream in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and let the milk subside. Pour a small amount of the hot milk and cream over the chocolate and stir to a smooth paste. Gradually pour in the remaining milk, stirring gently all the time, until the chocolate is melted. Let stand for several minutes to infuse completely.</