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gingerbread flavored hot chocolate served in a glass mug with whipped cream topping and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Fairy lights and christmas tree decor surround the mug. Mug sits on a metal tray placed on a wooden board.
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Gingerbread Hot Cocoa

Decadently divine hot cocoa spiced with ginger and other ground spices. Just what we need during winters.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American, International
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 547kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 150 ml water
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 3 cloves
  • 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp unsulphured blackstrap molasses
  • 75 ml heavy cream
  • 2.5 oz dark chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 200 ml milk

For serving

  • 2 tbsp whipped cream topping
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Grate the ginger and set aside.
  • Heat a saucepan with water.
  • Add the grated ginger, ground cinnamon, ground allspice and cloves along with maple syrup and molasses.
  • Stir well and allow to simmer for 4 to 5 mins.
  • When the water reduces to 2/3rd of its quantity, add the cream and chocolate in quick succession.
  • Whisk well and cook the mixture till all of the chocolate has melted fully.
  • Add the sugar next and immediately add the milk.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • Simmer over gentle heat for 2 minutes.
  • Once done, pour into mugs.
  • Top with whipped cream.
  • Sprinkle some ground cinnamon before serving.
  • Serve immediately once you add the whipped cream.

Notes

  1. Allow the spices, water and ginger to simmer well before adding the other ingredients. 
  2. Add the cream and chocolate in quick succession and make sure to whisk well.
  3. Wait for the chocolate to melt fully before adding the milk.
  4. Once you add the milk, do not allow the mixture to cook for longer. Since this recipe has molasses, it may curdle the milk if cooked for a long time.
  5. Serve immediately once you add the whipped cream.
  6. Nutritional values provided here are a rough guide and given as a courtesy. Please consult a certified nutrition expert for more information and details.

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Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

Nutrition

Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 544mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 938IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 1mg
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