Chestnut Hot Chocolate

DIFFICULTY
Easy Easy
PREP TIME
Under 30 Min. Under 30 Min.
COOK TIME
Under 30 Min. Under 30 Min.
SERVES
1-2 1-2
Chestnut Hot Chocolate
The perfect after-dinner treat. This rich hot chocolate with warming chestnut demands to be savoured slowly! Enjoy with buttery shortbread or biscotti.
Main INGREDIENTS
  • Nuts & Seeds
Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (80g) pre-cooked roasted chestnuts
  • 1 ½ cups (375ml) full cream milk
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla paste
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tsp (10ml) honey
  • 100g 70% dark chocolate, plus extra for serving
  • Whipped cream or foamy milk, to serve

  • Method

  • 1
    Finely chop the chestnuts and place in a medium-sized Le Creuset casserole. Add the milk, vanilla paste, orange zest and cinnamon stick.
  • 2
    On a medium heat, bring the milk to the boil, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and allow the milk to infuse for a few minutes. Add the chocolate and honey to the warm milk and remove the cinnamon stick. Using a hand blender, blend until smooth and velvety.
  • 3
    Serve hot in Le Creuset 350ml Mugs with whipped cream or foamy milk and a generous sprinkle of grated chocolate.