68802 357 Food & Drink Coffee, Tea and Other Drinks General Beverages true Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:30:52 -0800 /system/videos/6/02/88/06/68802.flv food, winter, warm, drinks, drinking, beverages, making, homemade, home, delicious How To Make Hot Chocolate From Scratch http://www.howcast.com/videos/68802-How-To-Make-Hot-Chocolate-From-Scratch http://www.howcast.com/videos/68802-How-To-Make-Hot-Chocolate-From-Scratch/edit approved 115 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=68802"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=68802" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 18 foveacon http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/68802/010_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 5317 false false false 48354 1 30 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/68802/30.jpg Chop the chocolate Finely chop or grate the chocolate. Set aside about two teaspoons for later. Use whatever chocolate you like—bittersweet, semisweet, unsweetened, milk chocolate, or a combination thereof.

]]> 48355 2 44 Tip Some chocolates now label the cacao percentage, which is the portion of the chocolate that comes directly from the cacao bean. In general, the more the cacao, the less sweet the chocolate.

]]> 48356 3 53 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/68802/53.jpg Beat the cream and sugar Combine the cream and sugar in a bowl, and beat with an electric mixer until it forms stiff peaks. Set aside.

]]> 48357 4 67 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/68802/67.jpg Heat the milk and chocolate Place the milk and the chopped chocolate in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the chocolate is melted and the mixture comes to a simmer.

]]> 48358 5 76 Tip Spice it up with a few drops of peppermint oil or vanilla extract, a pinch of ground cinnamon or red chili powder, or the zest of half an orange.

]]> 48359 6 83 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/68802/83.jpg Top it off Divide the mixture between two mugs, top with a dollop of whipped cream, and sprinkle on the reserved chocolate.

]]> 48360 7 99 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/68802/99.jpg Liquor it up To add a little kick, consider slipping in a jigger of coconut rum, peppermint schnapps, or orange or coffee-flavored liqueur.

]]> 48361 8 108 Fact In the early 19th century, hot chocolate was a beverage reserved for the privileged classes.

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