hot chocolate - south american style

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup dutch process cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 cup water
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons cherry (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• 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 if using, and serve.