Hot chocolate

• whole milk↗500ml ml
• cinnamon sticks↗2
• lemon zest↗large strip each of orange and
• vanilla extract↗½ tsp tsp
• cocoa powder↗4 tbsp tbsp

  (or use 175 g chocolate chunks for richer flavor)

• cornmeal↗1 tsp tsp
• brown sugar↗2 tbsp tbsp
• whipped cream↗

  for serving

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Pour the milk into a saucepan with the cinnamon sticks, citrus zest and vanilla. Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer for 8‑10 minutes to infuse the milk.

2. 2

   Strain the milk through a sieve into a jug. Discard the aromatic ingredients and let the infused milk cool, then pour it into a clean saucepan together with cocoa and cornmeal. Bring to a gentle boil over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth. Divide into cups and top with whipped cream.