Time: 10 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

The twist on this drink from Michael Chiarello is the addition of a hint of fragrant cinnamon and a pinch of chili pepper, which pair perfectly with cool vanilla ice cream spooned straight into the cup.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup water
• 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 heaping tbsp instant espresso coffee
• A pinch of salt
• 70 g grated dark chocolate
• 2 cups of milk
• Vanilla ice cream
• Chili powder (ground spices with chili pepper)

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Preparation:

Step 1
• Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and place it in the boiling water. Add sugar, cinnamon, espresso, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 1 minute and add the dark chocolate. Stir until the mixture thickens. Add the milk and cook for 1 minute. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a pinch of chili seasoning.
Step 2
• Hot chocolate can be made in advance and reheated. Before serving, whisk or blend it to create a light, foamy drink.

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