Name: Amaro-Spiked Mocha with Caramelized Brioche
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 slice brioche or Pullman bread, cut crosswise into ¾-inch square strips; ¼ cup raw sugar; Pinch of kosher salt; 1 cup whole milk; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1½ ounces bittersweet chocolate (at least 70% cacao), finely chopped; 1½ ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for serving; 1 single shot espresso (about 1 ounce); 1 tablespoon sugar; Pinch of kosher salt; 1½ ounces amaro (preferably Nonino); Whipped cream (for serving)

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Amaro-Spiked Mocha with Caramelized BriochePeden & Munk

Thicker and creamier than the typical hot chocolate and embellished with both amaro and espresso. If you don’t have an espresso machine, use strong coffee instead.

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