Freedom From Tranquility Hot Cocoa Recipe

Freedom From Tranquility Hot Cocoa Notes

This recipe was inspired by the movie, "Chocolat".

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces
• 1/4 cup minus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons natural cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon dutched cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon, plus additional to taste good quality chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ceylon cinnamon
• generous dash finely ground black pepper

Preparation Instructions

In a heavy duty small saucepan, or saucier, over medium low to medium heat, combine milk, sugar and bittersweet chocolate. Simmer, stirring constantly until almost to a boil. Add cocoa powders, chili powder, cinnamon and pepper. Bring to a rolling boil for one minute. Remove from heat, pour into mug, and top with additional chili powder to taste. Enjoy!