You Go, Glenn Hot Cocoa

You Go, Glenn Hot Cocoa

There’s nothing I loathe more in life than the months of January to March. What is there to look forward to beyond layering your Burberry scarves for cold weather? Layering, in general, is probably the most annoying action in the entire world, only behind waiting in line at the DMV. Can you imagine having to layer up to wait in line at the DMV? Just throw me into oncoming traffic, please. My idea of winter perfection, however, is lying naked on a bearskin rug in a cabin by the fire, with jazz playing in the background, sipping a hot cocoa with literally no effs to give. And if I’m lucky enough to ever find myself in this setting (the Wall Street husband needs to swipe right on Tinder) and not in the slushy streets of New York, this is the cocoa I’d prefer to be consuming in mass quantities.
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Ingrediënten

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • ÂĽ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon plus more for garnish
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • Whipped cream for garnish
  • Chocolate shavings for garnish
  • Cinnamon stick for garnish (optional)
  • Toasted marshmallows for garnish (optional)

Instructies

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, coconut sugar, and cocoa powder, whisking to remove any lumps.
  • When the milk is just at a low simmer, add the chocolate and stir until the chocolate melts.
  • Stir in the vanilla, cayenne, cinnamon, and salt and remove from the heat.
  • Pour into a large mug.
  • Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and additional cinnamon, along with the cinnamon stick and toasted marshmallows, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

JUST THE TIPS
Your hot chocolate is only as good as the quality of the ingredients you put into it:
Use Dutch-process cocoa powder.
Use high-quality chocolate.
Use whole milk (or, if you are dairy-free, nut/oat milk).
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Recipe Category Chocolate / Hot drinks
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