Ingredients

<p>Makes 4 Cups</p>

　　6 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened)

　　2 cups heavy cream

　　1 cup whole milk

　　2 tablespoons sugar

　　1/8 teaspoon salt

　　1 tablespoon unsalted butter

　　

Accompaniments:

Whipped cream

　　Raspberries

　　

Step 1

Chop chocolate. In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan bring cream, milk, sugar, and salt just to a boil over moderate heat, stirring, and add chocolate and butter. Reduce heat to low and cook mixture, stirring, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.

　　

Step 2

Ladle hot chocolate into demitasse cups and top with whipped cream and a few raspberries (raspberries will sink to the bottom).