Description
A comforting and rich hot chocolate infused with warm chai spices, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups milk (whole, almond, oat, or dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped (60–70% cacao)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Whipped cream or marshmallows for topping (optional)
- A pinch of black pepper (optional)
- A splash of vanilla extract (optional)
- Orange zest (optional)
- Espresso shot (optional)
- A sprinkle of nutmeg or a cinnamon stick for stirring (optional)
- Cocoa powder for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Pour 2 cups of milk into a medium saucepan and warm over medium-low heat until steaming.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate gradually, stirring continuously until fully melted.
- Add sugar and spices: 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Whisk to combine.
- Heat gently until the mixture is hot, stirring continuously; do not boil.
- If using whole spices, strain through a fine mesh sieve. Pour into mugs.
- Top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or sweet toppings, and enjoy slowly.
Notes
For a thicker drink, replace 1/4 cup of milk with half-and-half or full-fat coconut milk. Adjust spices and sweetness to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chai hot chocolate, comfort drink, winter beverage, cocoa, spiced hot chocolate