Spicy Hot Chocolate Milk
Hot cocoa. There is nothing better than that after spending a lot of energy outside sliding, skating or skiing with the kids! Not only a hot chocolate milk will warm you up, but it will also replenish your energy level! Chocolate is another superfood that you should consume on a regular basis. But to get all the benefits of the antioxidants that chocolate has, you must use a very good quality chocolate and not too sweet.
Spicy Hot Chocolate Milk
The better the quality of chocolate and cocoa powder you use, the more enjoyable this recipe will be! 2/3 cups bittersweet chocolate (chopped)1 tsp brown sugar1 pinch salt1 pinch crushed peppercorn1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp cocoa powder3 cups milk1 cup milk (for the foam) For the hot ChocolateIn a pot, pour 3 cups of milk, add all the spices and cocoa powder, and mix very well.On a low fire, add the chocolate and whip continuously with a whisk until all the chocolate has melted. Be sure to keep the fire low. If the milk or the chocolate burns at the bottom of the pot, you will get a very unpleasant taste. After the chocolate has melted and the cocoa powder has dissolved, remove the pot from the stove.For the foamIn another pot, on a medium fire, pour 1 cup of the milk to make the foam. If you don’t have a milk frother, this step is optional. Alternatively, you could try to apply some physical energy and use a small whisk to achieve a similar result. In a drinking cup pour the hot chocolate and then with a spoon spread some foam on top of the chocolate. You may sprinkle a little bit more cinnamon if you want.
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