
Chestnut hot chocolate is for the chestnut connoisseur. The chocolate is not too overpowering, as to prevent the flavour of the chestnuts from singing through. Orange blossom honey helps to round out the flavours, by adding a slightly floral element. This is a welcome addition to satiate my hot chocolate cravings.
Chestnut Hot Chocolate
(serves 1-2)
1 cup whole milk
10 unsweetened chestnuts, jarred
20 g 70% dark chocolate, chopped
1 tbsp orange blossom honey
1. In a blender, combine the milk and chestnuts until smooth.
2. Heat the milk and chestnut mixture in a small saucepan, on low heat, until bubbles begin to form around the edge.
3. Add the dark chocolate, and whisk until combined.
4. Mix in the honey, until well combined, and remove from heat. Serve immediately.
This looks delicious and you're right, perfect for those cravings!
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Oh dear, you're killing me with all this hot chocolate! I don't think I can resist =)
ReplyDeletehehe - well as long as cravings don't kill anyone!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a wonderful and unusual combination... I'll have to get some jarred chestnut to try it out. I'm sure it's delicious.
ReplyDeleteVery inventive! YUM!
ReplyDeleteYou are the hot chocolate master Gail!!
ReplyDeleteOrange really goes with chocolate and chestnut. Lovely drink!
ReplyDeleteIt looks delicious. Chestnuts are one of my favorite things in confectionery. Do you think it'd work with roasted chestnuts whizzed to a smooth puree in the absence of jarred ones?
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING food photographs!!
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Priscilla - I think the flavour would be fabulous! Perhaps soak the chestnuts in water for a couple hours to soften them, or just puree them excessively? hehe
ReplyDeleteVeggieGirl - thank you! And likewise :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible combination for the holiday. BRAVO Ms. Pink Peppercorn. This deserves at least a Nobel Peace Prize! :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious, I love the flavor of chestnuts.
ReplyDeleteI actually roasted chestnuts over the weekend for a maple chestnut mousse!
I have never seen this combination before and can't wait to try it! But was wondering...could you swap the milk for skimmed milk or even soy milk?
ReplyDeleteThis does look yummy but I've never had hot choc and chestnuts. But I can see the co-relation though!
ReplyDeletejenn - I'm sure you could use either, but with skim... I don't want to miss the point! It should be rich and luscious.
ReplyDeleteI also tend to feel more satisfied, as it is much richer, with the whole milk. Skim, 1%, or 2% just don't do it for me :)
I'm sure the flavour will still be good, especially with the right soy. Skim, would probably be pushing it too far.
I really like the sound of chestnut hot chocolate.
ReplyDeleteThis looks way, way too good.
ReplyDeleteYum.
Lainie - thanks for stopping by! Glad to hear the kind words :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, nice combination. What about a mint hot chocolate?
ReplyDeletegetting there!
ReplyDeleteThank you for replying me so quickly! I'm going to take your advice try using soy! xoxo
ReplyDeleteDelicious and sophisticated drink for these cold days!
ReplyDeleteWhat a combination of flavors, layer upon layer.
ReplyDeleteThe visual is so beautiful, I've saved it as my background.
ReplyDeleteMissy - glad you like it!!
ReplyDeletethat sounds interesting, will try it out soon.
ReplyDeletelooks yummy. i bet it taste so good!
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