Spicy Chocolate Milkshakes Recipes

VANILLA-BOURBON MILKSHAKES WITH SPICY CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PRETZEL RODS

Steps:

• For the pretzel rods: Place four 10-ounce glasses in the freezer and line a baking sheet with wax paper. In a short, very narrow glass or tumbler, stir together the chocolate and vegetable oil. Dip the pretzel rods in the chocolate, tilting the glass and twirling the rods to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with cayenne. Place in the refrigerator until set, at least 20 minutes.
• For the caramel sauce: Melt the brown sugar and butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking until the sugar melts. Add the half-and-half and vanilla and bring to a boil; cool until thickened, 3 minutes. Season with some salt and let cool.
• For the milkshakes: In the bowl of a blender, combine the ice cream, bourbon, vanilla and a sprinkle of Maldon salt. Blend until smooth and frothy, adding milk if necessary to thin. Pour into the chilled glasses.
• Drizzle each milkshake with the caramel sauce, sprinkle with some Maldon, and garnish with a pretzel rod. Serve immediately.

VANILLA-BOURBON MILKSHAKES WITH SPICY CHOCOLATE PRETZEL RODS

Steps:

• Place four 10-ounce glasses in the freezer and line a baking sheet with wax paper. Make the pretzels: Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted. Let cool until thick but still pourable, then pour into a short, narrow glass and mix in the vegetable oil. Dip the pretzel rods in the chocolate, tilting the glass and twirling the rods to coat. Transfer to the baking sheet and sprinkle with cayenne. Refrigerate until set, at least 20 minutes.
• Make the caramel sauce: Melt the butter with the brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and cook, whisking, until the sugar melts. Add the half-and-half and vanilla and bring to a boil; cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Season with kosher salt and let cool.
• Make the milkshakes: Combine the ice cream, 1/2 cup bourbon, the vanilla and a sprinkle of Maldon salt in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding up to ½ cup more bourbon if desired.
• Pour into the chilled glasses. Drizzle with the caramel sauce, sprinkle with more Maldon salt and garnish with the pretzel rods.

SPICY CHOCOLATE SEED BARK

Steps:

• Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment; set aside. , In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt chocolate until 2/3 chips are melted. Remove from heat; stir until smooth. Stir in 1/4 C raisins, tortilla chips, 2 tablespoons salted pumpkin seeds, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, cinnamon, ancho chili, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper flakes. Spread into prepared pan; top with remaining ingredients (pan will not be full). Refrigerate until firm, 15-20 minutes. Break or cut into pieces. Store in an airtight container.