Name: Citrus Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: Zest of two oranges; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 4 cup 2% or whole milk; 2 ounce bittersweet chocolate (chopped); 2 tablespoon orange liqueur (or 2 teaspoons orange extract); 1 orange (sliced into eight rounds, for serving)

Citrus Hot Chocolate

Homemade hot cocoa is not much more work than using a mix, but it is so much more flavorful. This version adds in some citrus flavoring using the zest of oranges and orange liqueur.

Citrus Hot Chocolate

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

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Ingredients

Zest of two oranges
1/4 cup granulated sugar
4 cup 2% or whole milk
2 ounce bittersweet chocolate chopped
2 tablespoon orange liqueur or 2 teaspoons orange extract
1 orange sliced into eight rounds, for serving

Instructions

Combine orange zest and sugar in the bowl of a food processor and process for about 2 minutes. Place the “orange sugar” in a large saucepan with milk and bring to a simmer over medium low heat. Add chocolate and orange liqueur, whisking until smooth. Strain the chocolate through a sieve and serve into mugs, topping with a slice of orange.
As seen in Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller Magazine (Winter 2011) – Subscribe Now.