Aztec Hot Chocolate (Mark Bittman)

Submitted by coconutty

"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: 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• 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.