Christmas Cappuccino

== Ingredients ==
* 1½ cup espresso beans
* 3 cups boiling water
* 2 tbsp sugar
* 1 vanilla bean, split
* 4 cups milk
* 4 oz bittersweet chocolate chopped
* whipped cream - optional
== Directions ==
# In a coffee mill, finely grind the beans.
# In a coffee maker, brew the espresso with the boiling water.
# Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon and set aside.
# Using a small knife, scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into a medium saucepan.
# Pour in the milk and scald over moderate heat, about 5 minutes.
# Remove from heat, add chocolate and stir until melted.
# Cover and keep warm over very low heat.
# Divide the hot espresso into 4 cups.
# In a blender, begin whipping half of the warm chocolate milk at low speed.
# Gradually increase the speed to high and blend until frothy, about 1 minute.
# Pour the chocolate milk into the cups of coffee, stir briefly and top each serving with some of the milk froth.
# Sprinkle the reserved cinnamon sugar on top.
# Serve immediately with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Category:Bittersweet chocolate Recipes
Category:Christmas Beverages
Category:Coffee Recipes
Category:Vanilla bean Recipes
Category:Milk and cream Recipes