Thick Hot Chocolate Recipe

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Ingredients

1 tbsp granulated sugar .
1/4 tsp grated orange zest .
2 tbsps half-and-half (divided) .
2 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely sliced (as close to 70 percent cacao as possible) .
3 tsps arrowroot .
2 c half-and-half, plus

Directions

Step #1 In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsps of the half-and-half with the arrowroot, whisking until smooth.
Step #2 Place the remaining 1/2 c of half-and-half in a small saucepan over med-heat/flame.
Step #3 Bring to a simmer.
Step #4 When the half-and-half begins to bubble around the edges, whisk in the sugar.
Step #5 Whisk in the arrowroot mixture until the half-and-half thickens slightly, usually less than a min.
Step #6 Remove from the heat & quickly whisk in the chocolate until smooth.
Step #7 Pour into c, top both with a pinch of orange zest, & serve as soon as possible.
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