Aztec Hot Chocolate (Mark Bittman)

I love Mark Bittman's recipes and can't wait to try this! Posted for safekeeping. I will probably try this with almond milk.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4  cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  semisweet chocolate
• 1  pinch cayenne
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. For the spiced whipped cream:.
2. Whip heavy cream with 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper and vanilla til soft peaks form; set aside.
3. For the hot chocolate:.
4. Warm the milk til it just begins to bubble and the chocolate is melted (don’t let it boil).
5. Pour into mugs.
6. Top with the spiced whipped cream.