Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Not for kids only—mugs of hot chocolate and a plate of cookies make a lovely end to a wintry evening’s dinner party.
Serves6
CostModerate
Total Timeunder 30 minutes
Kid FriendlyYes
Recipe Coursebeverage
Dietary Considerationegg-free, gluten-free, halal, high-calcium, kosher, peanut free, soy free, tree nut free, vegetarian
Equipmentelectric mixer
Mealbreakfast, dinner, lunch
Moodblue
Taste and Texturechocolatey, creamy, frothy, rich, spiced, sweet
Type of Dishbeverage, non-alcoholic beverage
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 cups (48 ounces) whole milk
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2½ tablespoons confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces
Instructions
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To prepare the whipped cream, put the cream in a large mixing bowl. Using a whisk or an electric mixer, whip the cream until it begins to stiffen. In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together and add to the cream. Continue whipping until soft peaks form. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate up to 3 hours ahead of time.
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To prepare the hot chocolate: In a large saucepan, combine the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is hot, about 5 minutes.
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Add the chocolate and cook, stirring constantly, until it has melted completely. Remove from the heat and pour into large cups. Top with cinnamon whipped cream and serve at once.
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