Thirstday

 

Via Good Food Revolution.

This week, the Chartreuse Green Chaud!

What you will need (4 servings):
 
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon high-quality vanilla extract
1/2 cup grated dark chocolate (60% cocoa minimum)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (leave out the additional salt if you are using salted butter)
1/3 cup  heavy or whipping cream
3 1/4 oz green Chartreuse (3/4 oz per serving and 1/4 oz for the whipped cream)
Sugar, for serving
 
1. In a cold metal bowl, beat the heavy/whipping cream with a stand-alone or hand mixer until soft peaks begin to form (about 6 minutes). If desired, add the Chartreuse, and continue to mix until firm peaks form (about 2 more minutes). Refrigerate until ready to use.
 
2. Using a grater, food processor, or chef’s knife, break the chocolate down into small pieces. Add the salt and corn starch to the grated chocolate and combine.
 
3. Melt the butter and add it to the chocolate mix, stirring until incorporated. The chocolate should begin to melt from the heat of the butter.
 
4. In a double-boiler (or, if unavailable, a heavy-bottomed saucepan), heat the milk until steaming hot. Add two tablespoons of the chocolate mixture and stir until smooth. Keep adding the chocolate mix tablespoon by tablespoon until it is entirely melted into the milk mixture.
 
5. Keep cooking for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. The mixture should be quite thick.
 
6. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, before adding the Chartreuse.
 
7. Pour evenly into four cups and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Serve with sugar on the side for those who  like it extra sweet.
 
Try it with yellow Chartreuse for a slightly sweeter and less herbaceous variation on the drink.