Hot Chocolate Chai Mix Recipe - cooking recipe

Ingredients

32 ounces good-quality white 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

Preparation

Place about 12 ounces chocolate and chopped vanilla bean in food processor. Pulse just until chocolate is granular. Transfer to a large bowl.
2. Place about 10 ounces chocolate and ground ginger in processor. Pulse just until chocolate is granular. Add to chocolate-vanilla bean mixture.
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. Spoon into half-pint jars or small zip-lock bags. Makes about 7 1/2 cups.
Hot Chocolate Chai: Pour 1 cup scalded milk into a mug. Add 2 to 4 tablespoons mix; whisk well.
White Christmas Lattes: Combine equal parts strong coffee and Hot Chocolate Chai.
White Chocolate Chai Fondue: Heat 1/3 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat; add 1 cup mix and whisk.