Hot Chocolate with Caramel and Cinnamon

From the Chuck Siegel collection

Serves	8
Total Time	20 minutes

Introduction

This drink is a flavored twist on Hot Chocolate with a Milk Base from Chuck Siegel of Charles Chocolates.

Ingredients

	8	cups whole milk
	1	cup water
	1⅓	cups sugar
	1	cinnamon stick
	16	oz. bittersweet chocolate (70 percent cacao)

Steps

1. In a large saucepan, bring milk, water, and sugar to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat.
2. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, heat the sugar with the cinnamon stick until the sugar is dark amber.
3. Add the milk-and-water mixture to the sugar-and-cinnamon mixture. Stir over low heat until smooth. Add the chocolate and whisk over medium heat until just boiling.
4. Use an immersion blender (or a regular blender with a dishtowel held tightly over the blender lid) to froth the liquid for one minute. Serve in small mugs.

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