Nun's Revenge

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup half-and-half, plus
• 2 tablespoons half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon arrowroot
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (at least 70 percent cacao)
• 2-4 slices orange zest (to garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the half-and-half with the arrowroot, whisking until smooth.

2. 2

   Place the remaining 1/2 cup of half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Bring to a simmer and when the half-and-half begins to bubble around the edges, whisk in the sugar.

4. 4

   Whisk in the arrowroot mixture until the half-and-half thickens slightly, usually less than a minute.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat and quickly whisk in the chocolate until smooth.

6. 6

   Pour into cups, top each with a piece of orange zest, and serve immediately.