Rose Cardamom Hot Chocolate

Sipping from a mug of steaming hot chocolate is one of the things that gets me through a cold winter day (along with a roaring fire). This recipe adds exotic flavors that perfume the aroma and please the palate

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Author: Cary Kelly

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Rose Cardamom Hot Chocolate

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 20 Min

Is there anything better in the winter than a steaming cup of hot chocolate? This recipe adds some surprising flavors making an exotic cup of comfort.

Ingredients

• 2 Cups milk of choice (my favorite is coconut, but any will do)
• Seeds of 2 cardamom pods (1 Tsp ground cardamom works)
• 1 Tbl rose water
• 3-5 Tbl cocoa powder (depending on how rich you like it!)
• 2 Tsp sugar, wildflower honey, or condensed milk (the condensed milk will add desired sweetness and more creaminess)
• 1/2 Tsp salt

Garnish

• 1/2 cup heavy cream (for garnish, if desired)
• Sprinkle of organic rose petals for garnish (if desired)
• Marshmallow (if desired)

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients except garnishes in a saucepan on medium heat and whisk to combine
2. Allow to simmer (tiny bubbles around the edge; do not boil) until steaming
3. Run through a fine mesh strainer into two mugs
4. Garnish as desired, close your eyes, sip and sigh

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