European
European - British - Mains
Christmas Hot Chocolate
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 400 ml skimmed milk
- • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- • 4-5 tsp white granulated sweetener, (to taste)
- • 1 cinnamon stick
- • 10 cloves
- • 1 tsp orange zest
- • 1 tsp vanilla essence
- • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- • 30 g mini marshmallows
- • 1/2 tsp red and green sugar sprinkles
- • 2 swirls of reduced-fat aerosol cream
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Add all the hot chocolate ingredients to a small saucepan and mix.
2
Phase 2
Set the pan on a very low heat and heat for 10 minutes, whisking throughout. The milk should be steaming and just starting to bubble.
3
Phase 3
Strain the milk into your mugs and discard the cloves and cinnamon stick.
4
Phase 4
Add a swirl of aerosol cream and sprinkle over the marshmallows and sugar sprinkles. Serve!