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Hot Chocolate Floats

Put a new spin on a classic cold weather beverage. Try our decadent Hot Chocolate Floats.

Hot chocolate floats

Hot Chocolate Floats

Makes about 8 servings
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 4-ounce bittersweet chocolate bar, chopped
  • ½ cup milk chocolate morsels
  • 2 pints vanilla ice cream
  • Garnish: chocolate curls

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan, bring milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt to a simmer over medium heat, whisking occasionally. Whisk in chocolates until smooth. Divide hot chocolate among 8 serving glasses. Top each with 1 small ice cream scoop. Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired.

Notes

Kitchen Tip: Omit ice cream for a great classic hot chocolate.

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