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Aromatic Lavender-Pistachio Hot Chocolate

Lavender is used in aromatherapy for relaxation. This delectable grown-up hot chocolate treat is equally suited for drinking at the end of a stressful day or to impress your friends at your next dinner party.
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Course Dessert, Hot Drinks
Cuisine Continental

Servings 4 servings
Calories 2788.1 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 2 1/2 cup(s) whole milk
  • 12 ounce(s) shaved bittersweet chocolate
  • 12 teaspoon(s) lavender
  • 1/4 cup(s) roasted salted pistachios, chopped

Instructions

 

  • Place lavender in a tea infuser.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring milk to a simmer over medium-low heat.
  • Turn off the heat, add infuser with lavender, and cover.
  • Steep lavender for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on desired strength of flavor.
  • Remove infuser of lavender.
  • Add the chocolate to the milk and whisk vigorously until chocolate is melted and mixture froths.
  • Pour equal amounts into 4 mugs, top each with a dollop of whipped cream, and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.

Nutrition

Calories: 2788.1kcalCarbohydrates: 175.28gProtein: 49.23gFat: 231.82gSaturated Fat: 102.88gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 1874.3mgFiber: 39gSugar: 128.8g

Keyword Chocolate, Dinner Parties
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