Spicy Mocha (Giada De Laurentiis) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
4 1/2 cups whole milk |
4 small dried red chilies (such as chilies de arbol) |
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. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Remove from the heat. Cover and steep for 15 minutes. Whisk in the espresso, sugar, and 1 cup of cocoa powder. Bring the hot chocolate to a simmer, whisking often. Discard the chilies and cinnamon sticks.
2. Meanwhile, whisk the powdered sugar and remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder in a large bowl to blend. Add the cream and whisk until the mixture is thick.
3. Ladle the hot chocolate into 8 mugs. Spoon the chocolate whipped cream atop and serve immediately.
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