Almond Hot Chocolate
Chocolate milk and almonds join forces to warm you up this winter. A real hybrid between beverage and dessert, this hot preparation is nothing if not irresistible. Made with chocolate milk, almond essence and, if desired, amaretto, and topped with crushed amaretti cookies, this treat is a supreme indulgence after a day spent outside.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (500 ml) milk
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) 35% cream
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder, sifted, plus more for serving
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 oz (170 g) milk chocolate, chopped
- Milk
- Orgeat syrup or almond extract
- Amaretto-style almond liqueur (optional)
- Amaretti cookies, for serving
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the milk, cream, cocoa powder and salt to a boil while whisking. Remove from the heat.
- Add the chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes without stirring. Whisk until smooth (see note).
Chocolate milk and almonds join forces to warm you up this winter. A real hybrid between beverage and dessert, this hot preparation is nothing if not irresistible. Made with chocolate milk, almond essence and, if desired, amaretto, and topped with crushed amaretti cookies, this treat is a supreme indulgence after a day spent outside.