Orange-Scented Mocha Sipping Dessert

Ingredients

• 0.1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
• 1 cup half-and-half 
• 0.5 teaspoon espresso or instant
• 2 cups milk 
• 1 strips garnishes: orange rind and curls 
• 4 strips orange rind (2-inch)
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate morsels 
• 4 servings whipped cream sweetened

Equipment

• sauce pan
• whisk

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking often, 3 to 4 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Increase heat to medium-high, and cook, whisking often, 4 to 5 minutes or just until mixture begins to boil.
2. Remove from heat; discard orange rind strips.
3. Serve immediately with sweetened whipped cream.
4. Garnish, if desired.
5. Note: This recipe can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead.
6. Let stand at room temperature. Before serving, bring to a light boil, whisking occasionally; remove from heat, and serve immediately.