Spanish-Style Hot Chocolate recipe. This rich and decadent version of hot chocolate has a silky texture and a hint of spice from the garnish of cayenne pepper.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Ingredients
– 4 ounces dark chocolate (70% cacao), broken or cut into 1/2-inch pieces
– 2 1/4 cups whole milk
– 2 teaspoons white sugar, or to taste
– 1 pinch of salt
– 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
– cayenne pepper to garnish top
Directions
Step 1
Break up chocolate into small pieces and set aside.
Step 2
Add milk, sugar, salt, and cornstarch to a saucepan, and whisk thoroughly.
Step 3
Place over medium to medium-high heat, and cook stirring until the milk just starts to simmer.
Step 4
Remove milk from heat, and quickly whisk in chocolate until completely melted and emulsified.
Step 5
Serve immediately in hot cups, garnished with a pinch of cayenne on top if desired.
source – cooking365coza
