Orange and Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

Name: Orange and Cinnamon Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 to 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 orange, grated zest only; 5 ml (1 tsp) sugar; 750 ml (3 cups) milk; 60 ml (¼ cup) cocoa powder; 1 stick cinnamon, about 10 cm (4-inch) long; 1 large orange zest, removed with a peeler; 115 g (4 oz) milk chocolate, finely chopped; 125 ml (½ cup) milk (approximately)

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Preparation 15 MIN

Cooking 15 MIN
Makes 2 to 4 servings

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

Orange Powder

1 orange, grated zest only
5 ml (1 tsp) sugar

Hot Chocolate

750 ml (3 cups) milk
60 ml (¼ cup) cocoa powder
1 stick cinnamon, about 10 cm (4-inch) long
1 large orange zest, removed with a peeler
115 g (4 oz) milk chocolate, finely chopped

Milk Froth

125 ml (½ cup) milk (approximately)

Preparation

Orange Powder

On a plate, scatter the grated orange zest. Cook in the microwave oven for 30 seconds at a time, stirring between each stop, until the zest is completely dry, about 2 to 3 minutes (Careful, the zest can burn quickly). With a mortar, grind the zest into a fine powder with the sugar. Set aside.

Hot Chocolate

In a small saucepan off the heat, whisk the milk and cocoa powder. Add the cinnamon stick and large big orange zest. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes, whisking constantly. Add the chopped chocolate and simmer for 1 minute. Off the heat, remove the cinnamon stick and zest. Keep warm.

Milk Froth

With a milk frother, froth the milk until it is warm and makes a nice foam.
Pour the hot chocolate into cups. Top with the milk froth. Sprinkle with a little orange powder.