Hot Chocolate
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 4 oz chocolate de taza, or semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 cloves
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 1 can unsweetened evaporated milk
  • Sugar to taste
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg, grated
  • 1 cup whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
  1. To make the infusion, in a heavy saucepan bring the water to boil with the cinnamon and cloves. Turn down the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Discard the spices.
  2. Add the chopped chocolate, stirring until melted. Add evaporated milk, sugar to taste, nutmeg, and vanilla essence.
  3. Serve immediately with a dollop of whipped cream if desired, and a sprinkling of ground cinnamon or grated chocolate.
  4. Note: If you like a thicker chocolate stir in 1 teaspoon cornstarch diluted in 1 tablespoon water, before turning off the heat. If something lighter is preferred, add more hot water or regular milk.
Recipe by PERU DELIGHTS at https://perudelights.com/hot-chocolate/