Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Cozy, warming, and perfectly spiced, this Gingerbread Hot Chocolate is the ultimate treat for chilly days. Creamy milk and heavy cream are heated with ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, then blended with chocolate and a touch of molasses for that signature gingerbread flavor.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 1084kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (245 g) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- ¾ cup (136.5 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- gingersnaps, crushed, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine heavy whipping cream and milk.
- Whisk in ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well blended.
- Continue to heat gently until the mixture is steaming, but not boiling, whisking occasionally. Once steaming, turn off the heat and cover the pan. Let the mixture steep for 15-20 minutes to allow the spices to fully develop their flavor.
- Whisk in the molasses until fully incorporated. Return the pan to low heat.
- Add the chocolate chips and whisk constantly until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.*
- Whisk in light brown sugar and a pinch of salt.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and a generous sprinkle of crushed gingersnaps. Serve immediately.
Notes
*For an extra silky texture, you can strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 1084kcal