Dominican  Hot Chocolate

Why you'll love it

This dark hot chocolate is filled with warm spices that are perfect for cold weather

Ingredients

– Dominican chocolate, I used Embajador. – Whole Milk – Evaporated Milk – Cinnamon Sticks – Nutmeg – Cloves – Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

– Place your chocolate, Cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in a medium saucepan over medium heat – Add in your evaporated milk and whole milk, constantly stirring using a wooden spoon or whisk until milk simmers and chocolate melts. The hot chocolate should be frothy from the constant whisking – Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the hot chocolate into your mug of choice – Top with whipped cream (if desired) and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Variations

Want a dairy free hot chocolate? Swap out the dairy ingredients for non dairy options. You can use coconut milk or almond milk, coconut whipped cream, coconut evaporated milk and vegan dark chocolate instead. Don't like whipped cream? Opt for some toasted marshmallows or simply omit the whipped cream altogether. Don't have access to chocolate from Dominican Republic? You can opt for very dark chocolate instead, organic cacao. Like your cup of hot chocolate on the sweeter side? Add additional sugar or sweetener of choice to taste.