Chocolate with pepper
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Many have heard of the unusual combination of chocolate and spicy chili pepper, but I'm sure not everyone has tried making chocolate with pepper. And that's a pity—chocolate with pepper is quite easy to prepare, and the resulting hot drink is delicious. The key is to find your preferred level of spiciness: some prefer it hotter (add more pepper and let it steep longer), while others like it milder (use less pepper and remove it earlier). Experiment—and you'll succeed. Good luck! Serve the finished dessert immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Either grate the chocolate on a coarse grater or break it into small pieces.
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Step 2
Split the vanilla pod in half, and remove the seeds from the chili pepper.
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Step 3
Take a saucepan, add half a vanilla pod, chili pepper, and cinnamon. Pour in milk and place over medium heat.
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Step 4
Heat without bringing to a boil. Then add chocolate to the milk, reduce the heat, and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring.
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Step 5
You should end up with a smooth mixture that smells strongly of chocolate. Remove the spices from the saucepan and discard them (including the pepper).
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Step 6
Add brandy and sugar to the saucepan, stir – and the chocolate with pepper is essentially ready. Immediately pour into cups and serve hot.