Chocolate caliente
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 2
Ingredients
- 500ml whole milk
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- large strip each of orange and lemon peel
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp cocoa powder (or use 175g chocolate chunks for extra richness)
- 1 tsp cornmeal
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- whipped cream, to serve
Method
- STEP 1
Pour the milk into a saucepan with the cinnamon sticks, citrus peels and vanilla. Bring to the boil over a medium heat and boil for 8-10 mins to infuse the milk.
- STEP 2
Strain the milk through a sieve into a jug. Discard the aromatics and leave the infused milk to cool, then pour into a clean pan with the cocoa and cornmeal. Bring to a simmer over a low heat, whisking now and then until thick and smooth. Divide between mugs and top with whipped cream.
