Spicy Hot Chocolate

Preparation Time:	20 minutes
Cooking Time:	15 minutes
Time Until Ready:	1 hour or so.
Serves:	4

Ingredients

1/2 vanilla bean
2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons mineral or filtered water
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch licorice powder (optional)
3 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
4 teaspoons natural cocoa powder
1-2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons heavy cream

Directions

• Split the vanilla bean in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds and place the seeds and pod in a medium saucepan.
• Add the milk, water and spices and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
• Whisk in the chocolate and cocoa powder until melted. Add the sugar to taste and then the cream.
• Let cool for 45 minutes.
• To serve, remove the vanilla pod, return to the stove and whisk over low heat until frothy and warm.

Delicious on a wintry Saturday afternoon.

Source: hamiltro

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