Double Anise Hot Chocolate Recipe

• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 3 star anise pods
• 1/4 teaspoon anise seed
• 5 ounces good-quality milk chocolate, coarsely chopped

1. Combine milk, cream, star anise, and anise seed in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until simmering, about 6 minutes.
2. Turn heat off, cover the saucepan, and let anise steep for 10 minutes.
3. Strain milk mixture into another small saucepan to remove anise.
4. Return milk to medium heat, add chocolate, and whisk until completely melted and well incorporated, about 2 minutes.
5. Serve immediately.

milk, heavy cream, anise pods, anise seed, milk chocolate

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/double-anise-hot-chocolate-11085 (may not work)