Brazilian Hot Chocolate
Yield: approximately 3 cups
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sweetened condensed milk (adjust to taste)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Optional Garnishes: freshly whipped cream, shaved chocolate, sprinkle of ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Whip the Cream: In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Reserve a few spoonfuls for garnish.
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine the whipped cream, milk, and cinnamon sticks. Stir to mix.
- Heat the Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add Chocolate: Once simmering, add the chopped chocolate to the saucepan. Stir continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Sweeten: Stir in the sweetened condensed milk. Adjust the amount to achieve your desired sweetness.
- Remove Cinnamon Sticks: Take out the cinnamon sticks from the mixture.
- Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs. Top with the reserved whipped cream, shaved chocolate, and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, if desired.
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