MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE

Winter has suddenly arrived and we needed something to help fight the cold and nothing beats a cup of hot chocolate.

2 cup milk
225 g semi-sweet chocolate
1 cup cream
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (more if you like it hot)

Break the chocolate bar into large chunks.
Combine milk and chocolate in a sauce pan over medium low heat.
Stir continuously. Once chocolate is fully melted, increase heat to medium and add cream, cinnamon, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.
Simmer for 5 minutes or until desired thickness is achieved.
Pour into mugs and add toppings of choice.

Recipe and photo : Nicolette Papas