Dec 13, 2012

Hot White Chocolate with Cardamom

White chocolate is the perfect canvas for warm, winter spices such as cardamom and nutmeg in this take on hot chocolate.

Credit: Maxime Iattoni

MAKES 1 DRINK

INGREDIENTS

2 oz. good-quality white chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup milk
¼ cup cream
2 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
½ tsp. vanilla extract
Freshly grated nutmeg, as garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Place chocolate in a small heatproof bowl; set aside. Heat milk, cream and cardamom in a 1-qt. saucepan over medium heat until just beginning to bubble at edges, about 3 minutes.. Remove from heat, strain, discarding cardamom, and stir in vanilla. Pour over chocolate and let sit for 1 minute. Whisk until smooth. Sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg to serve.