French Hot Chocolate

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French Hot Chocolate

 

 

2 tablespoons (8 tsp) cocoa powder

2 tablespoons (8 tsp) sugar

1 litre/quart soy -OR- nut milk

1 cinnamon stick -OR- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

4 whole cloves

1 teaspoon vanilla essence (extract)

4 cm (1 1/2 " ) strip orange rind

 

 

1. Combine cocoa and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Slowly

whisk in soy or nut milk.

 

2. Add cinnamon, cloves, vanilla and orange rind. Bring to a gentle

simmer. Turn off heat and allow to infuse for 5 minutes.

 

3. Strain and pour into bowls. Serve.

 

 

 

TIP: For a thicker, Italian-style hot chocolate, gently simmer the

mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve in small cups.

 

 

 

Serves 4.