Categories: Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 c milk
• 1 t finely grated orange zest
• 1 oz dark chocolate, 60-70% cocoa
• 1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 c sugar
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/4 c cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 c milk or water
• 1/4 t almond extract
• 5 T cold cream

Directions

1. WArm half the milk with orange zest and dark chocolate in saucepan over low heat.

2. Combine cocoa, sugar and salt in bowl.

3. Stir in 1/3 c water to make a smooth paste.

4. Whisk paste into the warm milk.

5. Mix the cornstarch with the remaining milk, then add to saucepan.

6. Raise heat to medium-high and cook, stirring contantly, until mixture thickens.

7. Then lower the head and cook, stirring a few more min.

8. Remove from the heat and immediately stir in almond extract.

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