Hot chocolate with vanilla, cinnamon and pepper

4 servings

30 minutes

Hot chocolate with vanilla, cinnamon, and pepper is a true gastronomic masterpiece where the classic cocoa flavor is enriched with refined spice notes. Vanilla adds softness and tenderness to the drink, cinnamon adds warm spiciness, while chili and pink pepper provide a piquant sharpness. This chocolate warms on cold days, offers comfort and coziness, and its aroma fills the home with a festive atmosphere. The history of hot chocolate dates back to the ancient Maya who were the first to mix cocoa with spices. Today this drink is an integral part of European culinary traditions. It pairs perfectly with whipped cream and a hint of lime zest, creating a multifaceted flavor profile. It is ideal for cozy evenings or exquisite desserts, highlighting the depth and richness of cocoa.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 574.8
• Proteins: 16.3g
• Fats: 24.1g
• Carbohydrates: 73.6g

Ingredients

• Cocoa powder: 1 glass
• Milk: 4 glass
• Cream 10%: 2 glass
• Cinnamon sticks: 2 pc
• Vanilla pod: 1 pc
• Ground chili pepper: pinch
• Cane sugar: 1 glass
• Pink pepper: to taste
• Whipped sweet cream: to taste
• Grated lime zest: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Pour the chocolate powder (cocoa powder) into a copper saucepan or deep skillet.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cocoa powder: 1 glass

2. Add some warm milk (until reaching the consistency of sour cream) and mix to avoid lumps.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 4 glasss

3. Put the chocolate mixture on the heat and then slowly add the remaining milk. Whisk the mixture continuously.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 4 glasss

4. Add cane sugar to taste. Continue whisking.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cane sugar: 1 glass

5. Divide the prepared hot chocolate into three parts.

6. Slice the vanilla pod lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, and add them to the first part of the hot chocolate. Also add the pod shells. The hot chocolate with vanilla is ready.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vanilla pod: 1 piece

7. Add cinnamon sticks to another part, wait for the characteristic spice aroma. Hot chocolate with cinnamon is ready.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cinnamon sticks: 2 pieces

8. It's very good to add cold whipped heavy cream to chocolate with vanilla or chocolate with cinnamon. You can optionally top the cream with lime zest to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Whipped sweet cream:  to taste
   • Grated lime zest:  to taste

9. Add a bit of chili pepper or pink peppercorns to the third part of hot chocolate. Hot chocolate with pepper is ready.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground chili pepper:  pinch
   • Pink pepper:  to taste