Spiked Hot Chocolate On A Stick Recipes

SPIKED HOT CHOCOLATE ON A STICK

Steps:

• Microwave version: Place chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt at 30 second increments at 100% power, stirring well between heating until chocolate is melted and smooth.
• Stove top version: Place chopped chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. Simmer a pot of water filled 1/3 full and place bowl over water. Stir until chocolate is almost completely melted, with just a few lumps remaining. Remove bowl from simmering pot and wipe the bottom of the bowl with a dish cloth to avoid getting water in the chocolate. Continue to stir until chocolate has melted completely.
• Stir in cocoa powder and confectioners' sugar. The mixture will be very thick and it may take a few minutes to thoroughly incorporate the ingredients.
• Divide the mixture between 8 cups/cavities. This should be a little over 3 ounces of batter per container. You can also divide the mix into smaller 2 ounce servings (yielding about 12 servings), if desired.
• Give each cup or mold a tap or two on the kitchen counter to remove air bubbles and to level the mixture. Place a 'stick' upright into each cup. Place a pipette into the mixture upright beside the stick - don't push it all the way to the bottom! Hitting the bottom of the mold with the end of the pipette could break the chocolate seal. Sprinkle the tops with Swedish pearl sugar, if desired.
• Place cups in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes, or until chocolate has hardened. If using paper or plastic cups, remove hardened chocolate by snipping the side of the cup with a pair of scissors, and peeling it away from the chocolate. If using a silicone mold, push the cocoa blocks out from the bottom-up.
• Package in cellophane bags for gift-giving or display on a fancy platter on your holiday treat table.

SPIKED HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream and milk over medium-low heat. Chop the chocolate into small pieces and add it to the milk mixture, whisking constantly. Still whisking, add the cinnamon sticks, honey and brown sugar. Once the chocolate has completely melted, remove from the heat and add the vanilla and rum. Continue to whisk until a slight froth begins to form and everything is heated through. When ready to serve, remove the cinnamon sticks.