RECIPE
By Zandeleen Thygesen @ zandilions
Serves: 1
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 – 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornflour( optional, for thickness)
• ¼ teaspoon rose water or 1 – 2 teaspoons rose syrup
• pinch of salt
To serve:
• whipped cream
• cocoa powder, for dusting
• Turkish delight, to garnish
METHOD
1. In a small saucepan, whisk cocoa powder, sugar and cornflour with a little milk to form a smooth paste. 2. Gradually whisk in the remaining milk. 3. Heat gently, stirring, until hot and slightly thickened. 4. Stir in rose water or rose syrup and a pinch of salt.
5. Pour into a mug, top with whipped cream, dust with cocoa and finish with a piece of Turkish delight.
Top Tip: Use 50g chocolate instead of cocoa for a richer hot chocolate.
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