Russian Hot Chocolate Recipe

Name: Russian Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup creme fraiche; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; Finely grated orange rind, to taste; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 1/4 cups heavy cream; 1 1/4 cups milk; 1 vanilla bean, split; 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 3 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

1/2 cup creme fraiche
1 teaspoon brown sugar
Finely grated orange rind, to taste
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 1/4 cups milk
1 vanilla bean, split
7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons butter

1
Make the Orange Creme Fraiche: Combine all the ingredients in a chilled bowl and whisk until soft peaks form.
2
Chill until ready to serve.
3
Make the Pudding: In a bowl whisk together the sugar and cornstarch to blend.
4
Whisk in the cream, milk, and vanilla bean.
5
Pour mixture into a stainless steel saucepan and bring it to a boil, whisking, until thickened, about 4 minutes.
6
Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the chocolate and butter until melted.
7
Fish out the vanilla bean and rinse it.
8
Wrap the vanilla bean in plastic wrap and refrigerate for another use.
9
Pour the hot chocolate into warmed demitasse cups and serve immediately with dollops of the orange creme fraiche served on the side on demitasse spoons.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup creme fraiche, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, Finely grated orange rind, to taste, 1/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Russian Hot Chocolate falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Russian Hot Chocolate

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