Warm Spiced Chai Hot Chocolate

Name: Warm Spiced Chai Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 2 cups milk (or plant-based milk); 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced; 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 whole cloves; 100 g dark chocolate, finely chopped; 1 tbsp maple syrup or sugar (optional); Whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon for garnish

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This is a next-level hot chocolate. We infuse warm milk with classic chai spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves, then stir in dark chocolate for a deeply rich and comforting beverage. It's the perfect drink to curl up with on a cold November evening.

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A rustic mug filled with rich, dark hot chocolate, with a cinnamon stick and star anise pod resting on the saucer

Prep Time5 min

Cook Time10 min

Servings2

Equipment

Small SaucepanWhiskFine Mesh Strainer

Ingredients

2 cups milk (or plant-based milk)1 inch fresh ginger, sliced4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed1 cinnamon stick4 whole cloves100 g dark chocolate, finely chopped1 tbsp maple syrup or sugar (optional) Whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

1
In a small saucepan, combine the milk, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Heat over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 5-7 minutes.
2
Strain the milk through a fine mesh strainer to remove all the whole spices.
3
Return the infused milk to the saucepan over low heat. Add the chopped dark chocolate and whisk continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the drink is smooth.
4
Taste and add maple syrup or sugar if desired.
5
Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
6
Serve immediately.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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