Spiced Hot Chocolate

Name: Spiced Hot Chocolate
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (100% cacao); 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (100% cacao); 4 cups (960 milliliters) whole milk; 6 tablespoons (75 grams) sugar; 1 large orange; 5 ounces (140 grams) good-quality unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped (see Note); ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Modern Mediterranean

By Melia Marden

Published 2013

About

This hot chocolate is so rich and intensely chocolatey that I think it qualifies as a full-blown dessert. Use pure cocoa powder and good-quality baking chocolate for the best results. The hot liquid releases the oils in the orange-zest garnish, adding a note of bright flavor.

Ingredients

4 cups (960 milliliters) whole milk
6 tablespoons (75

Dessert
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Spicy
Drinks

Method

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk together the milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and spices. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and chocolate, whisking until the chocolate is completely melted and combined.
Using a paring knife or vegetable peeler, remove 4 strips, each