Hot Chocolate - South American Style

Hot Chocolate - South American Style

This is a traditional South American chocolate drink, but to market it well I made it hot chocolate, even though in the old days South Americans didn't drink it hot. The recipe uses chili powder, and I used red bell pepper to match the sweetness of the chocolate. This is a good way to bring an old recipe into today.

Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
165 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
In a saucepan over low heat, stir together the sugar, cocoa powder and chili powder. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add water and bell pepper strips, and mix well. Bring to a simmer, and stir in milk. When the mixture is heated to your liking, remove the pepper strips with a slotted spoon. Add cherry brandy if using, and serve.
Hot Chocolate - South American Style
Hot Chocolate - South American Style

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
  • 2 tablespoons cherry brandy
  • 0.25 cup white sugar
  • 0.25 cup Dutch process cocoa powder

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