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
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Method
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1Finely chop the chestnuts and place in a medium-sized Le Creuset casserole. Add the milk, vanilla paste, orange zest and cinnamon stick.
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2On 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.
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3Serve hot in Le Creuset 350ml Mugs with whipped cream or foamy milk and a generous sprinkle of grated chocolate.
