Orange Hot Chocolate
This recipe takes the classic hot chocolate and adds citrusy orange flavour for an even more decadent drink. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows for an indulgent treat!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup whole milk
- 50 g semi-sweet or dark chocolate chopped
- 1 orange's peel
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 tablespoon orange juice fresh
Instructions
- In a pot, add milk and the orange peels and bring it to a simmer.
- Turn off heat and let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes covered. The longer milk rests with the orange rind the more flavour it will develop. I recommend 30 minutes if you have time to spare.
- Remove orange peels and add chocolate, cinnamon powder, sugar and cocoa powder. Whisk well.
- Put back on flame over medium heat and cook till the chocolate melts. Keep stirring in between.
- When the milk starts to simmer and the chocolate has melted, add the orange juice. Mix and cook on low heat for 2 minutes.
- Pour into a mug and dust with some cocoa powder and orange zest. Serve hot.
Notes
- Don't add the orange juice in the beginning or the milk will curdle.
- You can use pre-squeezed fresh orange juice or a dash of orange extract. Don't overdo with the extract.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 636kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 16gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 272mgPotassium: 740mgFiber: 6gSugar: 64gVitamin A: 710IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 487mgIron: 0.5mg
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