Ingredients:
2 cups water
1 vanilla bean
3/4 cup cocoa
1 cup sugar
1 quart half-and-half (fat-free works)
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
Directions:
Bring water and vanilla bean to a boil in a saucepan. Add cocoa and sugar, bring to a boil and whisk for 2 minutes.
Add half-and-half, return to a boil.
Remove from heat and add bittersweet chocolate. Strain.
Serves 6-8 in demitasse cups.
2 cups water
1 vanilla bean
3/4 cup cocoa
1 cup sugar
1 quart half-and-half (fat-free works)
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
Directions:
Bring water and vanilla bean to a boil in a saucepan. Add cocoa and sugar, bring to a boil and whisk for 2 minutes.
Add half-and-half, return to a boil.
Remove from heat and add bittersweet chocolate. Strain.
Serves 6-8 in demitasse cups.
Author: Executive Chef Robert Bennett
Restaurant: Classic Cake Co.
Source: http://articles.philly.com/2013-01-03/news/36132734_1_hot-chocolate-white-chocolate-vanilla-bean