It's finally December, which means it's time to break out the hot chocolate. But don't just grab any old mix. No, no, no. You need the Hot Chocolate of the Future recipe, with its sleek, modern ingredients and its very adulting level of complexity.
Gather the following:
Now, in a medium saucepan, heat the cream over low heat until it's just warm. Not too hot, not too cold. Just like your aunt's personality: just right.
In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sugar, cocoa powder, and crushed red pepper flakes (if you're feeling adventurous) until it's smooth and creamy. Like the surface of a well-groomed cat.
Add the melted butter, salt, coffee powder, and vanilla extract to the mayonnaise mixture and stir until it's combined. Not too much stirring, not too little. Just enough.
Now it's time to add the warm cream to the mayonnaise mixture. Stir until it's combined, but not too combined. Like a good relationship.
Taste and adjust as needed. Like the plot of a well-timed rom-com, but without the rom or the com.
Hot Chocolate Tasting Notes are very important.