Ingredients for Lavender Hot Chocolate
- Whole Milk
- Dried Lavender
- Bittersweet Chocolate
- Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Kosher Salt
- Pure Vanilla Extract
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How to Make Lavender Hot Chocolate
- Heat 2 cups of milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon of dried culinary lavender buds to the warm milk.
- Bring the milk to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it steep for 5-8 minutes (longer for a stronger lavender flavor).
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully strain the milk through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean saucepan, discarding the lavender buds.
- Return the strained milk to low heat.
- Add 4 ounces of high-quality dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces, and whisk until melted and smooth.
- Whisk in 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until fully combined and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
- Divide the hot chocolate among four Irish coffee glasses. Garnish with a sprig of fresh lavender (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
89g
Fat
24g
Carbs
7g
