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Clementine Hot Chocolate

SaltwaterDaughters
A decadent holiday treat, perfect for cold December nights.
Prep Time 3 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • pinch salt
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 + 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 clementines
  • 175 grams dark chocolate we used 70%
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2-3 tbsp grated chocolate for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, bring water to boil and whisk in the cocoa and salt.  Add the milk and the peel of 2 clementines in large strips, and slowly heat until milk is scalded but not boiling.  Add the chocolate and 1/2 cup of cream and whisk vigorously to dissolve.   Add honey by the tablespoon, whisking after each addition, until sweet enough for your own taste.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl or measuring cup, beat the other 1/2 cup of whipping cream.  When soft peaks are formed, add the zest and juice of the remaining clementine and whip to combine.
  • Just before serving, remove the strips of peel from the hot chocolate. Serve with a generous dollop of whipped cream and grated chocolate.
Keyword chocolate, citrus, clementine, drinks, holiday, hot chocolate