Ghirardelli® Grown-up Hot Chocolate Recipe

Ghirardelli® Grown-up Hot Chocolate Recipe

  • 4 ounces Ghirardelli® 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon amaretto
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream
  • Ghirardelli Unsweetened Cocoa, for garnish
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the chocolate chips and half-and-half over low heat and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly. Simmer for 1 minute or until the mixture thickens slightly.
  2. Remove from the heat; whisk in the liqueur and vanilla. Pour into four 1/2-cup demitasse or coffee cups. Top each serving with whipped cream and dust with cocoa. Serve immediately.