Aztec Hot Chocolate Recipe

Aztec Hot Chocolate Notes

This recipe comes to us from the makers of Callebaut chocolate, considered one of the finest chocolate makers in the world.

Ingredients

• 1200 grams (just under 5 cups) whole milk
• 200 grams (about 4/5 cup) heavy cream
• 100 grams (heaping 1/4 cup) honey
• 2 whole star anise
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 2 vanilla beans
• 250 grams (about 2 cups) Callebaut Dark Chocolate 811

Preparation Instructions

Pour milk, cream and honey in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add spices, vanilla bean (split and scraped) and chocolate to the saucepan. Stir with a whisk. Cover with plastic wrap and let set for 10 minutes. Strain out the spices and vanilla bean. Return hot chocolate to saucepan and bring back to a boil. Let set for another 10 minutes. Bring back to a boil and serve.

Note: Can be made ahead of time. After step 5, allow to cool. Store in refrigerator. Reheat to a boil and serve.

Credit

This recipe was provided by The Spice House.