
Chocolate Santafereño (Dairy-Free)
A comforting Colombian hot chocolate, traditionally served with cheese and bread. This dairy-free version uses plant-based milk and dairy-free cheese to maintain the authentic flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Plant-Based Milk (almond, soy, or oat)
- about 113 g Dark Chocolate (dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons Panela (unrefined cane sugar)
- 1 each Cinnamon Stick
- 1/2 cup Dairy-Free Cheese (cut into cubes)
- 2 slices Bread (optional, for dipping)
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a medium saucepan, combine the 2 cups of Plant-Based Milk, the about 113 g of Dark Chocolate, the 2 tablespoons of Panela, and the 1 Cinnamon Stick.
- 2Place the medium saucepan over medium heat, which is approximately 148.9-162.8°C (150-160°C). Stir the mixture constantly with a whisk or spoon for 5 to 8 minutes, until the about 113 g of Dark Chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
- 3Carefully remove and discard the 1 Cinnamon Stick from the saucepan.
- 4Pour the hot chocolate mixture evenly into two mugs.
- 5Divide the 1/2 cup of Dairy-Free Cheese, cut into cubes, evenly between the two mugs, adding it directly to the hot chocolate. The cheese will soften slightly in the hot liquid.
- 6Serve the Chocolate Santafereño immediately. If desired, serve with the 2 slices of Bread for dipping.
Substitutions
Dairy Milk → Plant-Based Milk (almond, soy, or oat)
Cheese → Dairy-Free Cheese
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