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White-Hot Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate is very good on the cold day. This recipe uses a combination of spices and creamy chocolate to create a smooth drink with a lingering warmth. Garnish with a candy cane or cinnamon stick if desired.

Ingredient for 4 serving

• 3 1/4 cups 2% milk
• 6 ounces white chocolate, chopped
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Direction

1. Place the white chocolate in a medium metal bowl over a pan of barely simmering water, or in the top half of a double boiler.
2. Allow the chocolate to melt, stirring occasionally until smooth. Stir in cayenne pepper and cinnamon. Whisk in the egg until smooth.
3. Gradually whisk in one cup of the milk until completely incorporated, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in remaining milk, and heat until hot, but not simmering. You do not want a skin to form on top of the milk. It will be ready to drink when either the taste of the cayenne is masked by the temperature of the milk (the spiciness of the pepper will remain) or at your desired temperature.
4. Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 345

• Total Fat: 18.6g
• Cholesterol: 78mg
• Sodium: 153mg
• Total Carbs: 34.8g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
• Protein: 10.7g

Source: allrecipes.com