Milk and Orange Cocoa – Beverages
Title: Milk and Orange Cocoa
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Level: Easy
Serving: 4
Chocolate is commonly eaten for pleasure, but there are beneficial effects on health associated with eating chocolate. black chocolate is a brain stimulator, benefits the circulatory system.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup whipping cream, chilled
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 4 1/2 cups milk
- 4 large oranges
- 9 oz milk chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
Directions:
Beat cream with the brown sugar until stiff peaks form. Place in the fridge for later.
In a saucepan, combine milk and zest from oranges.
Heat to a simmer and remove from heat. Let sit for 20 minutes, covered.
Strain out the milk mixture, then bring liquid to a simmer again.
Add chopped chocolate and cocoa powder.
Whisk until looks melted and smooth.
Serve and top with sweet whipped cream.
Personal suggestion: You could use a semi-sweet chocolate for a bolder taste instead of milk chocolate.
