St. Nicholas's Reward
By: Denise Romeo
Published: Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - 9:47am

Ingredients




5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1 Put the chocolate and cream in a small saucepan over low heat. When the chocolate starts to melt, about 3 minutes, stir to blend. When the chocolate is completely melted and incorporated into the cream, add the milk and vanilla. Increase the heat to medium and stir often until the milk is warm, 3 to 4 minutes longer.

About


This is the perfect reward for children on St. Nicholas's "very good" list. It is essentially a liquid chocolate bar, and achieves ultimate richness when you use bittersweet chocolate with 62% to 72% cacao. Serve in demitasse cups to make it extra special, but be prepared to make more when people beg for a second helping.