Liquid Gold Tahini Hot Chocolate

• servings: Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup tahini

2–3 tablespoons honey, to taste

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon espresso powder

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon salt

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped

whipped cream, for topping

sesame seeds, for topping

Directions

In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together the milk, tahini, honey (starting with 2 tablespoons), vanilla extract, espresso powder, cinnamon, and salt. Heat until the milk is just shy of scalding, then remove from heat and add in chopped chocolate.

Allow to sit for 5 minutes before whisking together. At that point, the chocolate should be fully melted, but if it isn’t, place back on heat for 1 minute. If you like your hot chocolate sweeter, taste and add another tablespoon honey.

Pour tahini hot chocolate into small mugs. Top with whipped cream and sesame seeds and serve!