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Chocolatey Christmas Cafe Au Lait
Category: Beverages
Serves: 8-10
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups whole milk 2/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 2 ( 2-inch) cinnamon sticks 1 strip orange peel, about 1/2 inch by 3 inches 10 whole cloves 2 to 2 1/2 cups hot brewed strong coffee 1/4 cup cold heavy cream Ground cinnamon, for garnish Cocoa, for garnish
Directions:
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, 2/3 cup of the sugar, and cocoa until smooth. Add the cinnamon sticks, orange peel and cloves and bring to a simmer, stirring, to dissolve the sugar and prevent the cocoa from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, whip the cream with the remaining 1 teaspoon sugar until thick and frothy, and peaks form. Set aside. Strain the milk mixture into a coffee pot or carafe and add 2 cups of the hot coffee (2 1/2 cups for stronger coffee flavor, to taste). Pour into cups or small mugs and top each with a dollop of the sweetened whipped cream. Serve immediately.