Aztec Hot Chocolate (For the Crock Pot) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 135 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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If you like hot chocolate, give this a shot! It's smokey, spicy, sweet and rich. SO good!!! You will need to chill the mixture for up to 24 hours before to let the flavours meld. This is a BHG recipe and was listed with Sweetened Whipped Cream. Enjoy! Ingredients:
4 cups milk |
2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups whole milk |
1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder |
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate pieces |
sweetened whipped cream (sweetened whipped cream) (optional) |
ground cinnamon (optional) |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl combine milk, half-and-half, coffee powder, the 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and the ground chipotle chile pepper. If desired, cover bowl and chill for up to 24 hours.
2. Transfer mixture to a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in chocolate pieces. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 hours, whisking vigorously once halfway through cooking time. Serve immediately or keep warm on warm setting or low-heat setting for up to 2 hours.
3. Before serving, whisk well. To serve, ladle beverage into heatproof mugs or cups. If desired, garnish each serving with whipped cream and/or sprinkle with additional cinnamon.
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