How to Make – Spiced Hot Chocolate
published by ad2009 on May 9, 2010
This is a very rich and tasty chocolate drink that is fantastic served in espresso cups, even as a small dessert. This recipe will fill two small espresso cups.
Ingredients – (makes 2)
- 1 1/2 ounce Bittersweet Chocolate
- 1 cup Cream
- 1 cup Water
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar packed
- pinch Cayenne pepper optional
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 3 sticks Cinnamon
- Whipping cream whipped
Preparation
1. Chop the chocolate. You may reserve some for a garnish.
2. Put chocolate, water, cream*, cayenne, 1 stick cinnamon and sugar in a pot. Heat over medium high heat, stirring often.
3. Once it boils, lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes, taking care not to boil.
4. Remove cinnamon and add vanilla.
5. Pour into 2 espresso cups. Top with whipping cream and a cinnamon stick.
* if you prefer to use milk, omit the water and use 2 cups total
