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Recipes
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Mexican Hot Chocolate
Ingredients:
1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash of salt
3/4 cup water
2 cups milk
Lightly sweetened whipped cream
Cinnamon sticks for garnish and stirring (optional)
Description: Combine chocolate, sugar, coffee, cinnamon, salt and water in
medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is
melted and mixture is smooth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer
uncovered, stirring constantly for 4 minutes.
Stir in milk, heat through but do not boil. Remove from heat and whip
chocolate mixture with a wire whisk until foamy.
Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream and place cinnamon stick
in cups for garnish, if desired.
Makes 2 to 3 servings.
Milk Chocolate and Orange Cocoa
Ingredients:
1/3 cup whipping cream, chilled
1 tsp brown sugar
4 1/2 cups milk
4 large oranges
9 oz milk chocolate, chopped
2 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
Description: Whip cream with the brown sugar until stiff peaks form. Chill
for later. In a saucepan, combine milk and zest from oranges. Heat to a
simmer and remove from heat. Let sit for 30 minutes, covered. Strain out the
milk mixture, then bring liquid to a simmer again. Add chopped chocolate and
cocoa powder. Whisk until melted and smooth. Serve and top with sweet
whipped cream.
Makes 4 servings.
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