Spicy Mocha

Name: Spicy Mocha
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups whole milk; 4 small dried red chilies; 3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half; 3 cups espresso; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 cup whipping cream

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

4 1/2 cups whole milk
4 small dried red chilies
3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
3 cups espresso
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whipping cream

Directions

1

Combine the milk, chilies and cinnamon sticks in a heavy large saucepan.
2

Bring to a simmer over high heat. Remove from heat, cover and steep for 15 minutes.
3

Whisk in the espresso, sugar and 1 cup of the cocoa powder.
4

Bring the hot chocolate to a simmer, whisking often.
5

Discard the chilies and cinnamon sticks.
6

Meanwhile, whisk the powdered sugar and remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder in a large bowl to blend.
7

Add the cream and whisk until the mixture is thick.
8

Ladle the hot chocolate into 8 mugs. Spoon the whipped cream on top and serve immediately.