Since today is an especially cool day here in Texas, I think that it would be ideal to have a nice piping hot mug of hot cocoa to warm our souls. Please try these directions to make some for yourself. Hat tip to Mike "Tartag's" for the inspiration.
Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready in: 35 Minutes
Ingredients
3 1/4 cups 2% milk
6 ounces white chocolate, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Place the white chocolate in a medium metal bowl over a pan of barely simmering water, or in the top half of a double boiler. Allow the chocolate to melt, stirring occasionally until smooth. Stir in cayenne pepper and cinnamon. Whisk in the egg until smooth.
Gradually whisk in one cup of the milk until completely incorporated, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in remaining milk, and heat until hot, but not simmering. You do not want a skin to form on top of the milk. It will be ready to drink when either the taste of the cayenne is masked by the temperature of the milk (the spiciness of the pepper will remain), or when the hot chocolate is at your desired temperature. Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Calories: 345
Also, if you are having a bit of a sweet tooth, this delicious treat goes excellent with a candy cane. Let it cool off before you begin to drink, and as always enjoy!
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