Cozy Up with Our Holiday Spiced Hot Chocolate Recipe!

Holiday Spiced Hot Chocolate

As the winter season approaches, there’s nothing I love more than cozying up with a warm drink that’s filled with holiday flavors. Today, I’m excited to share my recipe for Holiday Spiced Hot Chocolate, a decadent and aromatic drink that will surely warm you up on those chilly nights.

Ingredients:

• 500ml milk
• 100g dark chocolate, chopped
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 star anise
• 4 cardamom pods, crushed
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• whipped cream, for topping
• ground nutmeg, for garnish

Kitchen Tools:

• saucepan
• whisk
• measuring cup
• mugs

To start, pour the milk into a saucepan over medium heat. Add in the chopped dark chocolate, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and crushed cardamom pods. Stir continuously until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is steaming but not boiling. This should take about 8-10 minutes.

Once the chocolate has melted, remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavors of the spices. Allow the hot chocolate to steep for another 5 minutes before straining out the spices using a fine-mesh sieve.

Pour the spiced hot chocolate into mugs and top with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Finish it off with a sprinkle of ground nutmeg for a festive touch. Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of the holiday season in a cup.

This Holiday Spiced Hot Chocolate recipe yields approximately 600g of delicious hot chocolate, with 4 servings at 150g each. Each serving is estimated to contain around 250 calories.

One unique tip for this recipe is to add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a subtle kick of heat that contrasts beautifully with the rich chocolate and aromatic spices. It’s a surprising twist that will take your hot chocolate to the next level.

I hope you give this Holiday Spiced Hot Chocolate recipe a try and make it your own by adjusting the spices to suit your taste preferences. Stay warm and cozy this season with a cup of this delightful drink!