Spanish Hot Chocolate Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk

6 oz dark chocolate

2⁄3 tsp cornstarch

2 tsp white sugar, (optional)

1⁄2 tsp cayenne pepper, (optional)

Chop the chocolate into half-squares.

Pour the milk into a medium saucepan and add the cornstarch. Whisk until the cornstarch is dissolved.

For a sweeter hot chocolate, add the sugar. Whisk until dissolved.

Put the saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it starts to boil. Remove from heat.

Add the chocolate to the saucepan and stir until completely melted. If the milk cools too soon, return it to the heat.*

To add a kick of spice to the hot chocolate, add the cayenne pepper and whisk to combine.

Taste for sweetness and spice, then adjust as necessary.

Pour or ladle into cups straight away and serve immediately on its own, or with a side of churros. Enjoy!