
Persian Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 minutes (not including time to whip cream) Cook time: 2 minutes Yield: 2 servings INGREDIENTS: 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped ⅓

Prep time: 5 minutes (not including time to whip cream) Cook time: 2 minutes Yield: 2 servings INGREDIENTS: 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped ⅓

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