Ingredients

• 1 cup milk, plus 3 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons ground coffee
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder (preferably Dutch process)
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon (heaping) kosher salt
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 10 by 2 1/2 by 1/2-inch brioche sticks, crust removed
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• Whipped cream, for garnish

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Instructions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup milk and the ground coffee to a boil. Turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes to infuse.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt. In a thin stream, whisk in the remaining milk until smooth. Whisk in the half-and-half until smooth. Whisk in the coffee infused milk, and then pour the mixture through a fine sieve or chinois into a saucepan. Over medium heat, whisking the mixture constantly, bring to a boil and boil gently 2 minutes.
4. Turn off the heat and stir in the bittersweet chocolate and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture into 1-cup ramekins, cups, or mugs. Refrigerate until well chilled. (The recipe can be made through this step up to 2 days in advance.) Serve cold.
5. Cinnamon Toasted Soldiers: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the sugar and cinnamon. Toss the brioche sticks in the melted butter, then the cinnamon sugar. Place on a sheet pan and bake for 10 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.