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Chocolate Santafereño (Dairy-Free, Egg-Free)

A rich and comforting Colombian hot chocolate served with dairy-free cheese and bread for dipping.

20m4 servings
Contains nutsContains wheatContains soyDAIRY-freeEGG-free
250 cal|8g protein|35g carbs|8g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Dairy-Free Milk (Almond, Soy, or Oat)
  • 4 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 4 tbsp Panela (or Brown Sugar)
  • 1 each Cinnamon Stick
  • 2 each Cloves
  • about 113 g Vegan Cheese (for serving)
  • 4 slices Crusty Bread (for serving)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine 4 cups of Dairy-Free Milk, 4 tablespoons of Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, 4 tablespoons of Panela, 1 Cinnamon Stick, and 2 Cloves.
  2. 2Place the pot over medium heat (176.7°C / 175°C). Whisk constantly for 2-3 minutes until the cocoa powder and panela are completely dissolved and the mixture just begins to simmer.
  3. 3Reduce the heat to low (93.33°C / 95°C). Let the mixture simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The hot chocolate will thicken slightly and become fragrant.
  4. 4Carefully remove and discard the 1 Cinnamon Stick and 2 Cloves from the pot.
  5. 5Ladle the hot chocolate into four mugs. Serve immediately with about 113 g of Vegan Cheese and 4 slices of Crusty Bread on the side for dipping.

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