cardamom hot chocolate
Yes, I love to add spice to everything, Sometimes a lot and sometimes just a touch to add to and enhance an already great flavor like chocolate.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- THE CHOCOLATE:
- 3 - cardamom pods
- 4 cups whole milk
- 200 grams good quality dark or bittersweet chocolate, broken into chunks
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or splenda ( or sweeten to taste)
- - vanilla bean whipped cream, crushed pistachios and a pinch of salt (optional, but so delicious!)
- VANILLA BEAN WHIPPED CREAM:
- 1/2 - of a vanilla bean
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
How To Make cardamom hot chocolate
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Step 1Remove the cardamom seeds from their pods. Add cardamom seeds, milk, chocolate and sugar to a saucepan
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Step 2Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until the chocolate is melted, the milk is hot (but not boiling!) and the mixture is smooth.
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Step 3Strain the hot chocolate to get rid of the cardamom seeds. (If you want to skip this task, use a spice bag to hold the cardamom seeds and then simply remove the spice bag when the hot chocolate is ready.)
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Step 4Pour hot chocolate into mugs. Top with vanilla bean whipped cream, crushed pistachios and a pinch of salt if desired.
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Step 5Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream: Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean. Add vanilla bean seeds, cream and sugar to a mixing bowl.
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Step 6Whisk the cream until soft peaks form. Add desired amount to individual mugs of hot chocolate and smile.
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