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Seattle Chocolate's Brandied Hot Chocolate Recipe

Last Updated: February 12, 2022

This isn't your average hot cocoa recipe.

Seattle Chocolate, makers of Maeve and jcoco chocolate, whipped up this recipe to give you a new way to savor their premium truffles. Melted down and turned into hot chocolate, this recipe is sure to warm you up during those cold winter months.

Try it out, then visit Seattle Chocolate Factory in Tukwila, Washington, where you can take a guided tour, sample plenty of sweets, and scoop up truffles by the bagful.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup water
4 (10oz) Seattle Chocolates 2.5oz Dark Truffle Bars, finely chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
2 tablespoons brandy (optional), or to taste

Directions

Serves: 8

Active Time: 15 min
Start to Finish: 15 min

Whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons milk.
Bring water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat to moderately low and add chopped chocolate and a pinch of salt, whisking until smooth.
Add cream and remaining milk (1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons) and increase heat to moderate, then cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture is smooth and heated through. Taste; for a deeper chocolate flavor, whisk in cocoa.
Whisk cornstarch mixture, then add half to chocolate mixture and simmer, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add brandy (if using) and remaining cornstarch mixture to thicken if desired, then simmer, whisking, 1 minute.