Spicy Mocha

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Spicy Comfort

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (16)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(16)

Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

4 1/2 cups whole milk
4 small dried red chilies (such as chilies de arbol)
3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
3 cups espresso
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whipping cream

Directions

Combine the milk, chilies, and cinnamon sticks in a heavy large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Remove from the heat. Cover and steep for 15 minutes. Whisk in the espresso, sugar, and 1 cup of cocoa powder. Bring the hot chocolate to a simmer, whisking often. Discard the chilies and cinnamon sticks.

Meanwhile, whisk the powdered sugar and remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder in a large bowl to blend. Add the cream and whisk until the mixture is thick.

Ladle the hot chocolate into 8 mugs. Spoon the chocolate whipped cream atop and serve immediately.

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Lori Lady Lake, FL 06-25-2009
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MAKE IT A GROWN UP DRINK!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I absolutely love this recipe but I add a couple little twists of my own and literally everyone I have over requests it (with... my husband usually egging them on in the background) To make it easier I just use store bought hot chocolate mix instead of cocoa powder and sugar. I also add Kahlua which gives it an even richer flavor and is a great complement to the heat of the chiles. I top it with regular homemade whipped cream (not chocolate) and then to finish it I sprinkle a litle chili powder over the cream. It gives it a pretty red color and brings out the heat the whole time your drinking it. YUM!Read more
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Jayne Avondale, AZ 08-05-2008
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Very Nice
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was a very nice twist on having hot chocolate.The chocolate whipped cream was such a bonus. Even in Arizona we loved the... Hot Spicy MochaRead more
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Anonymous 07-16-2008
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a keeper.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I LOVED THIS ONE! it was so yummy and warm and refreshing. i chopped and minced some mint leaves and put it on for garnish,... my familey thought it was awsome! i sort of thought the chocolete whipped cream was too chocolete, so i used all white whipped cream, and used some chopcolete shavings for garnish along with he fresh mint. try this one, it was a keeper! i love geidas cooking, shes wonderfull! love and always, laila.Read more
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Michele Merritt Island, FL 01-23-2008
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Rich, warm, chocolatey
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a wonderful rich coffee/hot chocolate beverage - perfect for a chilly day. I would recommend serving in a demitasse... sized cup with the whipped cream - it's like drinking your dessert! Giada was correct - the peppers are not too hot - you just feel the "warmth" down the back of your throat as you swallow. A nice treatRead more
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raquel San Antonio, TX 08-03-2007
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Exelenet for Chocolate lovers...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great for chilli nights but also afrodisiac for those that didn't know. Delicious!
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Kayla Mobile, AL 07-26-2007
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Great
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the best recipe ever!