sharpes_hussy -

Oct. 23rd, 2009

11:28 AM

A hot and spicy take on creamy, rich hot chocolate.

By Kate Ramos
CHOW Recipe

The amount of cayenne in this recipe may look like a lot, but the cream and chocolate subdue it, making for a kick of spice and an empty cup.

What to buy: For this recipe, use high-end chocolate, such as El Rey 41% milk chocolate

NOTE: If I were making it, I would use SACO Premium Chocolate which is unsweetened cocoa blend of natural and Dutch chocolate. I use it daily for a cafe mocha and it is to die for.

TIME/SERVINGS
Total Time: 10 mins
Active Time: 10 mins
Makes: 2 drinks

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 ounces good-quality milk chocolate, coarsely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine milk, cream, and cayenne in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until simmering, about 4 minutes.
Add chocolate and whisk until completely melted and well incorporated, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Mood: amused
Music:Soundscape audio channel

Comments

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moonlustie wrote:

Oct. 23rd, 2009 08:02 pm (UTC)

There something similar that you will get if you visit Cadbury World in Birmingham. Cadbury is the biggest manufacturer of chocolate here in the UK - they have a visitors centre with the history of chocolate and originally the Aztecs used chilli with chocolate - I loved it but I think it's a bit of an acquired taste.

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sharpes_hussy wrote:

Oct. 23rd, 2009 09:38 pm (UTC)

Yes you are entirely right...it is definitely an acquired taste.
There is a local chcolate company here in Oregon DOGOBA
http://www.dagobachocolate.com/
that produces the flavored chocolates.
I prefer cafe mocha.....coffee, a liberal dose and chocolate
to all the exotic flavors.
In any case, you have to admit it is definitely hot chocolate weather now.
:-)

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moonlustie wrote:

Oct. 23rd, 2009 09:45 pm (UTC)

Oh yes I'm into mocha too but the packet versions aren't that good here. Where I used to work there is a coffee shop that do yummy ones - I haven't found anyone to match them.

Cadbury do a plain choc instant hot chocolate which I like, I prefer plain to milk chocolate - that with squirty cream, yum!

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sharpes_hussy wrote:

Oct. 23rd, 2009 09:49 pm (UTC)

the packet versions aren't that good here

same here.........I just make my own from SACO and Cafe Bustelo
which is Mexican instant which my sister recommended. It makes
wonderful mocha and just plain coffee........
I also use chocolate almond milk instead of milk as I am intolerant of dairy........it is to die for
I whip it up in my blender and it is heavenly
Nobody makes it better........hot or cold

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angelwings9 wrote:

Oct. 25th, 2009 01:58 pm (UTC)

Re: the packet versions aren't that good here

... twinings do a really good milk chocolate - its got belgian choc peices in it! yummy!

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sharpes_hussy wrote:

Oct. 25th, 2009 07:12 pm (UTC)

Re: the packet versions aren't that good here

I don't have Twinnings Chocolate available, but do think
Ghirardelli makes a lovely packaged chocolates, but given my own
concoction, I don't bother anymore.......
I refuse to pay ridiculous prices e.g. yesterday at
Whole Foods they were selling hot chocolate mix for $10 for a little can.
Eh????
And finally, I won't use anything that has that nondairy creamer in it.......ick!

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