Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Orange Hot Chocolate – a cozy and aromatic twist on the classic hot cocoa.
Ingredients
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Milk Mixture:
- 1 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 orange’s peel
Chocolate Blend:
- 50 g semi-sweet or dark chocolate (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 2 tbsp orange juice (fresh)
Instructions
- Simmer Milk: In a pot, combine milk and orange peels. Bring to a simmer.
- Infuse Flavors: Remove from heat, cover, and let rest for 10-15 minutes. For enhanced flavor, rest for 30 minutes.
- Add Chocolate: Discard orange peels and add chocolate, cinnamon, sugar, and cocoa. Whisk.
- Heat Gently: Return to medium heat, stir until chocolate melts.
- Incorporate Orange: Once simmering, stir in orange juice. Cook on low for 2 minutes.
- Serve: Pour into a mug, garnish with cocoa powder and orange zest. Enjoy hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Orange Hot Chocolate, Hot Cocoa, Chocolate Drink, Winter Beverage, Comfort Drink
