Ingredients for Spicy Dark Cocoa
- Bittersweet Chocolate
- Skim Milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Granulated Sugar
- Dried Ancho Chile Powder
- Cocoa
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (or more, to taste)
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How to Make Spicy Dark Cocoa
- Chop 4 ounces of dark chocolate into small pieces and place in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Pour 1 cup of milk into a medium saucepan and heat over medium-low heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of sugar until well combined.
- Add the cocoa and sugar mixture to the warm milk.
- Whisk continuously over low heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Once the milk is hot (but not boiling), pour it over the chopped chocolate.
- Let the mixture sit for 1 minute to allow the chocolate to melt.
- Whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the cocoa is smooth and creamy.
- Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder. Taste and add more chili powder, a pinch at a time, until you reach your desired level of spiciness.
- Pour the Spicy Dark Cocoa into mugs.
- Mix a pinch of cocoa powder and chili powder together for garnish. Sprinkle on top of each mug before serving and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
50g
Fat
6g
Carbs
10g
