Guatemalan Hot Chocolate

Name: Guatemalan Hot Chocolate
Ingredients: 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (2 squares); 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 cups coffee, freshly brewed; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 cups hot milk

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (2 squares)
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups coffee, freshly brewed
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups hot milk

Directions

1

Grate the chocolate into top part of a double boiler over boiling water. Add the water until a smooth paste is formed.
2

Mix sugar and cornstarch. Add to chocolate paste.
3

Gradually stir in the coffee. Beat until smooth. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4

Stir in cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and milk. Blend thoroughly.
5

Cook mixture for for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6

Before serving, beat with rotary beater until frothy.