Chilli-spiked hot chocolate
Pair chocolate and chillies to release endorphins for the perfect happiness-inducing drink. Thick and luxurious, you could add a little rum, too
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- Serves: 2 persons
Ingredients
- 300ml milk
- 1red chilli, halved lengthways, seeds left in
- 2tbsp malt drink powder
- 40g 85% dark chocolate, snapped into small pieces
- 1tsp caster sugar
- ground cinnamon, to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Heat the milk and chilli in a small non-stick pan over a low heat until beginning to bubble. Take off the heat and taste. If you prefer more of a chilli kick, leave to infuse for 10 mins.Step 2
Warm over a low heat again if the milk has been left to stand, then stir in the malt powder, chocolate pieces and sugar along with a pinch or two of cinnamon to taste. Stir using a wooden spoon to fully melt and incorporate the chocolate into the milk. Remove and discard the chilli, then pour and serve straightaway with another sprinkling of cinnamon, if you like.