CHILI-ORANGE DRINKING CHOCOLATE

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Featuring flavors like cayenne and chili powder, this chili chocolate drink is a fun twist on the traditional. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor, Culinary

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups half-and-half cream
2 bars (3-1/2 ounces each) 70% cacao dark chocolate, chopped
2 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
Dash salt
Optional: Sweetened whipped cream, additional cayenne pepper and orange peel twist

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat cream over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan (do not boil). Remove from the heat; whisk in the chocolates, orange zest, spices and salt until smooth. Return to the heat; cook and stir until heated through. Pour into mugs; top with whipped cream and additional cayenne and orange twist if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 35g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.