Spiced Hot Chocolate
This is a spiced-up version of the tried-and-true recipe in Gay’s Cook’s cookbook called Mrs. Cook’s Kitchen.
Serves 2
2 tbsp sifted unsweetened cocoa
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 cups milk
2/3 cup heavy cream (35 %)
1 oz dark chocolate (75%), chopped
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
dash or two of ground cloves
whipped cream to garnish
caramel drizzle to garnish
chocolate shavings to garnish
In a medium saucepan over medium heat whisk together the cocoa, maple syrup, milk, cream, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Warm through until the chocolate is melted and the cocoa is fully incorporated. Bring to a bare simmer. Remove from heat and transfer to two mugs. Top with a scoop of whipped cream, drizzle with some caramel and top with a few shavings of chocolate.
