Best West African Hot Chocolate Recipes

CLASSIC HOT CHOCOLATE

Classic Hot Chocolate image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Kosher salt
6 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Marshmallows or whipped cream, for topping

Steps:

Combine the milk, heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the sugar and cocoa powder dissolve and the milk is steaming; do not boil.
Whisk in half of the chopped chocolate until melted, then whisk in the remaining chocolate until smooth. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla. Pour into mugs and top with marshmallows or whipped cream.

WEST AFRICAN HOT CHOCOLATE

West African Hot Chocolate image

Mmmm... frothy and tasty. With its smooth, strong full-bodied taste this drink is popular in Ghana and also with West African ex-pats in London. Its origins are North African. The rum is a local addition! It makes a great nightcap - a nice way of winding down after a hard day's work or a special meal. Recipe courtesy of www.africanoz.com.au

Provided by Rhiannon and Matt

Categories Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

500 ml whole milk
100 g best quality organic dark chocolate, broken into small pieces (also called bitter chocolate as it is produced without sugar)
2 teaspoons clear honey
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence (try to use real extract)
1 cinnamon stick
15 -30 ml dark rum, to taste

Steps:

Pour the milk into a small saucepan then add the chocolate, along with the honey, sugar and cinnamon stick.
Heat and stir gently until the chocolate melts. Add the vanilla and rum.
Remove the cinnamon stick just before serving in two large mugs.
Extra sugar can be added to taste.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.5, Fat 38.3, SaturatedFat 23.3, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 114.8, Carbohydrate 41.1, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 26, Protein 15.4

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