Velvety Hot Chocolate with a Chili Kick

You can add chili pepper to the chocolate using the tip of a knife. The Aztecs called this drink “food of the Gods” and for good reason. An aromatic and viscous drink with an exceptional, incomparable taste that can give a feeling of warmth and fill you with energy.
cook time: 25 min
Freya Ashford
Velvety Hot Chocolate with a Chili Kick

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

239
Calories
13g
Fat
26g
Carbs
4g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Sugar 1 tbsp
bitter chocolate 250 g
Milk 500 ml
Corn starch 1 tbsp

Decoration:

Cocoa 5 g
Marshmallow 60 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. To make thick hot chocolate, we will need: milk; bitter chocolate; corn starch and sugar.

Step 2

Step 2
Pour 400 ml of milk into a thick-bottomed saucepan. Put the milk on the fire.

Step 3

Step 3
Dissolve starch in the remaining milk.

Step 4

Step 4
Break the chocolate into small pieces. I had small droplets of Belgian chocolate, so I didnʼt break anything into pieces.

Step 5

Step 5
As soon as steam begins to rise above the milk, place chocolate pieces in a saucepan and add sugar. Bring the milk to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Chocolate and sugar should be completely dissolved.

Step 6

Step 6
As soon as the milk boils, pour in the remaining milk with starch in a thin stream, stirring constantly. Continue stirring and cook the chocolate over low heat until it thickens to the desired consistency.

Step 7

Step 7
Pour hot chocolate into cups. Top with marshmallow pieces and sprinkle with cocoa. Serve immediately. Bon appetit!

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