Murphy's Aztec Hot Chocolate
Katie Barry
Ingredients
200g Chocolate (Good Quality 70%)
800ml Milk
60g Sugar
1/2 tsp Cardamom
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
Very small pinch dried Jalapeno (About 1/16th tsp)
Directions
Melt the Chocolate in a double boiler (Bain Marie)
Heat the Milk, Sugar and Spices together to about 45 Degrees and whisk to make sure spices are dispersed and sugar is disolved
Strain to remove the Chilli Pepper
Add the warmed Milk to the melted Chocolate in small parts, mixing all the time to create a smooth emulsion
Warm to drinking temperature
Garnish with Grated Chocolate and/or Whipped Cream
*Tips
The quality will really depend on the quality of chocolate that you use. I suggest Valrhona, Callebaut or Lindt Dark Chocolate
The amount of sugar will vary depending on the chocolate. Obviously you can add more if you want it sweeter. Adding less won't neccisarily make it more "Chocolate-y" as the taste buds need some sweetness to bring out the flavour of the chocolate
Beware of the Jalapeno!! Tast the milk as it's cooking and strain it if it's getting too spicy. It should warm you, not burn you!