(HOT CHOCOLATE) COCOA BLOCKS

Steps:

• 1) Line an 8" x 8" pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• 2) Heat the cream and condensed milk over low heat until steaming.
• 3) Remove from the heat and add the chocolate; allow it to gently melt.
• 4) After about 10 minutes, return the chocolate mixture to low heat to completely melt the chocolate.
• 5) Whisk vigorously until the mixture is thick and shiny.
• 6) Pour the chocolate mixture into the pan; shake the pan gently to level.
• 7) Set aside overnight to slowly set up.
• 8) Run a knife around the edge of the pan and turn out onto a clean cutting surface.
• 9) Slice into 1 ¼" cubes. Heat a knife in hot water and wipe dry before each cut, for smoothest cuts.
• 10) Stick a wooden stick into the center of each block.
• 11) Wrap in waxed paper, parchment, or plastic wrap to store.
• 12) You can also add a few drops of flavoring oil (like hazelnut, coffee, or vanilla) to the mixture, or roll the blocks in cocoa or crushed candy canes, to kick it up a notch.