Earl Grey Hot Chocolate Recipe
Bailey's original with an English teatime twist.
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Ingredients
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Hot Chocolate Base
Bailey's Addition
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Hot Chocolate Base
- 1
Heat the Dairy
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is warm but not boiling.
- 2
Add Cocoa and Sugar
Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar until fully dissolved and smooth. Continue to heat the mixture, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Steep the Tea
Once the hot chocolate mixture is warm, add the Earl Grey tea bags. Allow to steep for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to incorporate the flavors.
- 4
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the mixture and discard them. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Incorporating Bailey's
- 5
Add Bailey's
Pour in the Bailey's Irish Cream to the hot chocolate base and stir until well combined. Heat for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring it is warm but not boiling.
Serving the Hot Chocolate
- 6
Pour and Garnish
Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs. Top each serving with a generous dollop of whipped cream, and sprinkle with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.
- 7
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy your Earl Grey Hot Chocolate while it's warm!