Spanish-Style Hot Chocolate recipe

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

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