Peruvian Style Hot Chocolate
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Peruvian style hot chocolate is a little more involved than mixing hot water with the contents of an envelope, but the results are so worth the extra effort!
Category
Drinks
Occasion
Winter Holidays
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
15 min
Ingredients
Serves 2
2 oz. Unsweetened Chocolate
1 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Water
1 stick Cinnamon
2-3 Cloves
1 can Evaporated Milk
Directions for Peruvian Style Hot Chocolate
1
Grate the chocolate, or break it up into small pieces to facilitate melting.2
Place all the ingredients except the evaporated milk into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the chocolate has completely melted.3
Add the can of evaporated milk. Continue stirring over medium heat until the mixture is heated through. Avoid boiling.4
Remove from heat, and beat with a whip to make it frothy.5
Serving
Serve your Peruvian style hot chocolate in a mug topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.- 12 Year-old Boy Climbs 50 Highest Peaks in America's 50 States in 50 Days
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