Orange-Scented Hot Chocolate

A rich and aromatic hot chocolate infused with orange peel, a hint of espresso, and nutmeg. Perfectly frothy and warming, it makes two indulgent servings.

Ingredients

• Chocolate

  ⚖ 118.3 g 💧 102.9 ml 🥄 7 tbsp
  kcal/г%DV

  Calories

  56828%

  Protein

  5.09%

  Total Fat

  35.545%

  Carbohydrates

  75.627%
• Milk

  ⚖ 487.4 g 💧 473.2 ml 🥛 2 cup
  kcal/г%DV

  Calories

  29714%

  Protein

  15.430%

  Total Fat

  15.920%

  Carbohydrates

  23.38%
• Orange peel

  ⚖ 75 g None
  kcal/г%DV

  Calories

  723%

  Protein

  1.12%

  Total Fat

  0.10%

  Carbohydrates

  18.86%
• Nutmeg

  ⚖ 1 g 1 pcs
  kcal/г%DV

  Calories

  50%

  Protein

  0.10%

  Total Fat

  0.40%

  Carbohydrates

  0.50%

Also in this recipe

• Espresso 1

Instructions

• Combine 480 ml of milk, 115 g of chopped bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, 3 strips of orange peel (each about 5 cm long), 2.5 ml of instant espresso powder, and 0.5 g of ground nutmeg in a heavy medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until the chocolate has fully melted.
• Increase the heat and bring the mixture just to a boil, stirring often. Remove from heat and whisk vigorously until frothy. Return to the heat and bring to a boil once more, then remove and whisk until frothy again. Repeat this heating and whisking process one final time.
• Discard the orange peel strips. The hot chocolate can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead and left at room temperature — simply bring it back just to a boil and whisk until frothy before serving. Pour into two coffee mugs and serve immediately.