Skip to main content

Hot Cocoa with Ancho Chiles and Spice

5.0

(6)

The Product: Earthy-fruity spice powder with a mild kick.
The Payoff: Hot chocolate with complex, subtle flavor and an intriguing, gentle spiciness.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3 cups low-fat milk
3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon natural unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon ground ancho chiles
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half

Preparation

  1. Bring first 7 ingredients and pinch of salt to simmer in medium saucepan, whisking often. Add cinnamon sticks. Cover; remove from heat and let steep 5 minutes. Bring to simmer, whisking. Discard cinnamon.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 243 calories
10 g fat
3 g fiber
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
Read More
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
This one-pot dinner cooks chicken thighs directly on top of a bed of flavorful cilantro rice studded with black beans for a complete dinner.
Put that half-full tub to use with recipes that go beyond the Italian American classics.
Like Sri Lankan cashew curry and vegan stuffed shells.
Glossy, intensely chocolaty, and spiked with coffee and sour cream, this Bundt is the ultimate all-purpose dessert.
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.
Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.