Hot Chocolate With Ginger

This is a spicy ginger treat for those snowy winter evenings around the fireplace. Garnish with mini marshmallows and a light dusting of cocoa powder. The recipe is from Cooking Light Annual recipes 2002.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup fresh ginger, chopped peeled
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons water
• 4  cups skim milk or 4  cups reduced-fat milk
• 1⁄2 cup  chocolate syrup

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the first 3 ingredients and cook 5 minutes over medium high heat until the sugar dissolves and is golden; stirring frequently.
2. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
3. Stir in milk and syrup; cook over medium-low heat, stirring with a wire whisk. Heat to 180 degrees or until tiny bubbles form around edge of pan, stirring frequently.
4. Do not boil.
5. Strain the milk mixture through a sieve; discard solids.