Hot Chocolate – South American Style Recipe

Hot Chocolate – South American Style Recipe

  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons cherry brandy (optional)
  1. In a saucepan over low heat, stir together the sugar, cocoa powder and chili powder. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add water and bell pepper strips, and mix well. Bring to a simmer, and stir in milk. When the mixture is heated to your liking, remove the pepper strips with a slotted spoon. Add cherry brandy if using, and serve.
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