Rich, Double Anise-Flavored Hot Cocoa Drink
Hear me out, homie! If you're looking to spice up your hot chocolate game, this Double Anise Hot Chocolate recipe's got your back. No ordinary stuff here, we're using top-notch chocolate – El Rey 41 percent milk chocolate – and star anise pods to brings spiced notes to your mix. This baby's perfect for a chilly day!
Ingredients you'll need:- 1/2 cup whole milk- 1/4 cup heavy cream- 3 star anise pods- 1/4 teaspoon anise seed- 5 ounces good-quality milk chocolate, coarsely chopped
Yield: 2 servingsDifficulty: Easy peasyPrep Time: 20 minutes
Instructions for your Double Anise Hot Chocolate masterpiece:
- Pop your milk, cream, star anise, and anise seed into a saucy pan and heat that sucker over medium heat until it starts simmering. Takes about 6 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let the anise hang out for another 10 minutes.
- Turn the heat back on and strain that milk mixture to remove the anise. Then, pour it back into the pan, add your chocolate, and whisk until melted and well combined. Takes around 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the sweet (or spicy if you're feeling adventurous) goodness!
FYI, if you wanna take this recipe to the next level, try adding sugar to taste, some whipped cream or marshmallows on top, or even a pinch of anise powder. You can also experiment with adding other spices like cinnamon or cayenne pepper!
Hope this revamped recipe helps you level up your hot chocolate game, man! Happy sipping!
- For those seeking nutrition-focused recipes, consider the Double Anise Hot Chocolate recipe with its top-notch El Rey 41 percent milk chocolate, star anise, and anise seed.
- This recipe offers a unique twist on typical hot chocolate, with spiced notes from star anise and anise seed, making it an exciting addition to your nutrition and recipe repertoire.
- As a creditline, h3: "Recipe adapted from Bon Appétit," acknowledges the source of this Double Anise Hot Chocolate recipe, enhanced with sugar, whipped cream, marshmallows, anise powder, cinnamon, or cayenne pepper for added flavor options and adventures in taste.
