Guatemalan Hot Chocolate

Submitted by Candace Michelle 2

"Spiced hot chocolate with coffee. Try it!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (2 squares)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 cups coffee, freshly brewed
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups hot milk

directions

1. Grate the chocolate into top part of a double boiler over boiling water. Add the water until a smooth paste is formed.
2. Mix sugar and cornstarch. Add to chocolate paste.
3. Gradually stir in the coffee. Beat until smooth. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and milk. Blend thoroughly.
5. Cook mixture for for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Before serving, beat with rotary beater until frothy.