Cinnamon Hot Chocolate Recipe
Save this thick, luscious hot chocolate for special occasions – it’s richer than most but will certainly fill you with warmth and comfort.
Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆
Serves 2-4
- 450ml whole milk
- 200ml double cream
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar
- 4 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon, plus cinnamon sticks to serve
- 250g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), finely chopped, plus extra to serve
- Pour the milk and cream into a saucepan, add the brown sugar, cocoa and ground cinnamon. Heat gently stirring occasionally until almost, but not quite, simmering.
- Remove from the heat and drop in the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 1 minute, then stir until melted and smooth.
3. Return to the hob and heat gently to warm through before pouring into 4 mugs. Add a cinnamon stick to each mug and serve with extra chocolate on the side, to melt into your hot chocolate if you like it extra rich.
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