Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Drinking Chocolate

Since my oldest daughter graduated college last June, I have less reason to go into Boston.  And less reason to visit Burdick's, the chocolate shop to end all chocolate shops. The two of us would go in each time we found ourselves in the area, mostly to ogle the expensive chocolates and get one of their famed hot chocolate drinks. 


After a little poking around, we found their recipe online here.  There's no sugar in this at all, just pure chocolate and milk.  I used Green & Black's 72% baking chocolate.  


Drinking Chocolate  ~~~inspired by Burdick's
2 servings    
              
1 ½ cups milk (whole or lowfat)
2 heaping teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup ground dark chocolate (use fine, high quality chocolate that has 60% or more cocoa content)
freshly ground nutmeg (or cinnamon, cardamom. or chocolate shavings)

creme fraiche (or whipped cream)

Heat milk to just simmering.  Take it off the heat and whisk in the cocoa powder and ground chocolate.  Continue whisking until the chocolate completely dissolves.  This will take a few minutes.  Put it back on the heat if necessary.

 

Grab your coziest sweater and a good book.

15 comments:

  1. oh mannnnnnnn!!!! xxx i love green and blacks, i use their cocoa xx

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  2. mmmh. Did you ever notice that chocolate becomes electrostatic (hope this is the right word) when you ground it? The chocolate flakes start flying across the worktop, very akward!
    I have the feeling Mr Paula deserved such a hot chocolate. mmmmmh. Thank you for posting the photos. They provide almost a 3D-experience including the heavenly scent!

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  3. Today is the first snowfall where I am this winter so your post is perfectly timed. I'm off to make hot chocolate right now!

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  4. It's cold and grey here--I would love a cup of this right now! Looks fantastic, and so decadent.

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  5. Yum. When we lived in Kansas City, I was downtown every day with other moms waiting for our girls go get out of ballet rehearsals. We hit so many great shops and restaurants so I can relate! It was wonderful not to drive anymore when we moved to Houston but I miss those times!

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  6. Now you've tempted me and my plain black coffee is no longer as appealing as it was five minutes ago :-). I must try this. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  7. This is going to be perfect for the first big snowstorm. Hot chocolate warms you from top to bottom. Wonderful recipe.

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  8. Such a great idea! I LOVE how there is no sugar in this! and that you used dark chocolate. I'm working on a dark chocolate little number myself. Thanks-will try for sure!

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  9. I am speechless! seriously! I need to get me one of these right now!

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  10. I would love to drink some chocolate right this minute. That photo of chocolate is perfection!!

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  11. I have never tried an unsweetened hot chocolate. I'm going to try it this weekend. Thanks!

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  12. Oh my goodness...this is making me think that perhaps I need some hot chocolate for breakfast this morning...

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  13. I'm really eager to try this recipe! I was really craving for a hot chocolate right now.

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