Hot Chocolate Chai Mix Recipe

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 32 ounces good-quality chocolate, such as callebaut, chilled and coarsely chopped
• 1 vanilla bean, cut lengthwise and chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Recipe

• 1 place about 12 ounces chocolate and chopped vanilla bean in food processor. pulse just until chocolate is granular. transfer to a large bowl.
• 2 2. place about 10 ounces chocolate and ground ginger in processor. pulse just until chocolate is granular. add to chocolate-vanilla bean mixture.
• 3 3. place remaining chocolate, nutmeg, cardamom and peppers in processor. pulse just until chocolate is granular. add to chocolate-vanilla bean mixture. stir well.
• 4 4. spoon into half-pint jars or small zip-lock bags. makes about 7 ½ cups.
• 5 hot chocolate chai: pour 1 cup scalded milk into a mug. add 2 to 4 tablespoons mix; whisk well.
• 6 christmas lattes: combine equal parts strong coffee and hot chocolate chai.
• 7 chocolate chai fondue: heat 1/3 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat; add 1 cup mix and whisk.