Ingredients

  • 4 cups half-and-half, light cream, or whole milk
  • 1 cup Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips
  • 1/2 cup Ghirardelli Sweet Ground Chocolate and Cocoa
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • Cinnamon Whipped Cream (see below)
  • Stick cinnamon
  • Cinnamon Whipped Cream:
  • 3/4 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

  • In a 3-quart heavy saucepan, combine half-and-half, Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips, Ghirardelli Sweet Ground Chocolate and Cocoa, and sugar.
  • Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until just boiling and mixture is smooth.
  • Serve immediately in demitasse cups or shot glasses with Cinnamon Whipped Cream and stick cinnamon.
  • In a chilled medium bowl, combine whipping cream, powdered sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Beat with chilled beaters of an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form (tips curl).