Ingredients:
1.5 cups of milk (if you want to be decadent you can use whole milk but I use 1% because that's what we always buy)
5 oz. evaporated milk (The full contents of 1 of those mini cans)
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/8 cup cocoa powder
1/8 cup sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
pinch of salt
This recipe will make 2 drinks and can double easily to make 4.
Step 1:
Combine the milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla in a small saucepan and warm up over low heat on the stove.
Step 2:
Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt.
Whisk the cocoa mixture into the milk mixture until smooth. Bring to a boil, whisking a LOT to keep anything from burning on the bottom of the pan. This should take a couple minutes. Once it comes to a boil, remove from heat and serve!
This cocoa really doesn't need any embellishment, but if you feel so inclined, especially if you are having friends or family over for dinner and want to serve something special with dessert:
~add a pinch more cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne to make Mexican hot chocolate
~add instant coffee for that smooth mocha flavor
~make it more "adult" and add peppermint schnapps; um, can you imagine drinking that on a cold December night? Heaven on earth!
I actually keep a couple mini cans of evaporated milk in my pantry for whenever I feel inclined to make this wonderful treat. I hope you'll do the same, and I hope you'll give this deliciously decadent beverage a try!
~Lauren