Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon
A rich and creamy hot chocolate topped with a cloud of whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon. Perfect for a cozy night in.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 10g
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 4 oz dark chocolate
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whip the 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1 tbsp of the sugar until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
- 2
In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the 2 cups milk until steaming, about 4 minutes. Do not boil.
- 3
Add the 4 oz chopped dark chocolate, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, remaining 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk constantly until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Pour the hot chocolate into two mugs, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 5
Top each mug with a generous dollop of the whipped cream and sprinkle with the 1 tsp ground cinnamon. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- saucepan
- whisk
- mixing bowl
- mugs
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