Spicy Chili Hot Chocolate
Spicy Chili Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, 60-70% cacao
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons chocolate shavings
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper until well combined and no lumps remain.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the dark chocolate chips and cinnamon stick to the saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the chocolate chips are fully melted and the mixture is hot and steaming, but not boiling. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 9 min
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully remove and discard the cinnamon stick. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Taste and adjust the spice level if desired by adding a tiny bit more cayenne pepper. Whisk again until frothy.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour the hot chocolate into four mugs. Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a sprinkle of cinnamon powder, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Spicy Chili Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, 60-70% cacao
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons chocolate shavings
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper until well combined and no lumps remain.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the dark chocolate chips and cinnamon stick to the saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the chocolate chips are fully melted and the mixture is hot and steaming, but not boiling. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 9 min - 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully remove and discard the cinnamon stick. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Taste and adjust the spice level if desired by adding a tiny bit more cayenne pepper. Whisk again until frothy.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour the hot chocolate into four mugs. Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a sprinkle of cinnamon powder, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min