250ml Almond (or other) milk + 3 tablespoons extra
50gr. of Dark Chocolate
1 tip of knife pure Bourbon Vanilla
3 ground pods of Cardamom (use a pestle & mortar)
2 tips of knife of ground Cinnamon
A pinch of Nutmeg or All-spice
1 teaspoon of Starch
2-3 tablespoons of Sugar
100ml Whipping Cream
Sugar or Honey to taste
In a small pot heat the milk. In a separate bowl mix the cornstarch with 3 table spoons of cold milk until you have an evenly mixed fluid or paste. Add this to the heated milk and allow the mixture to come to a simmering boil. Keep stirring. The milk will thicken slightly. (The longer you keep simmering and stirring the thicker the milk will get).
Add the chopped chocolate and stir until dissolved. Add the spices and the sugar. Remove the milk from the heat. If adding honey, wait until the hot chocolate has cooled somewhat.
In a separate bowl whip the cream. Before the cream is fully stiff add in 2 to 3 tablespoons of sugar. Mix in and beat until the cream has stiffened sufficiently.
Transfer the hot chocolate to your favorite mug, top up with whipped cream and enjoy!
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