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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis. Ingredients:
4 1/2 cups whole milk |
4 small dried red chilies |
3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half |
3 cups espresso |
1 1/2 cups sugar |
1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder |
1/2 cup powdered sugar |
1 cup whipping cream |
Directions:
1. Combine the milk, chilies and cinnamon sticks in a heavy large saucepan.
2. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Remove from heat, cover and steep for 15 minutes.
3. Whisk in the espresso, sugar and 1 cup of the cocoa powder.
4. Bring the hot chocolate to a simmer, whisking often.
5. Discard the chilies and cinnamon sticks.
6. Meanwhile, whisk the powdered sugar and remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder in a large bowl to blend.
7. Add the cream and whisk until the mixture is thick.
8. Ladle the hot chocolate into 8 mugs. Spoon the whipped cream on top and serve immediately.
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