Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
A decadent hot chocolate with the warming spices of gingerbread
Ingredients
For the hot chocolate
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons molasses
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2-3 cloves or small pinch of ground cloves
- 3 oz dark chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Pinch of black pepper
For serving
- Fresh whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
- Gingerbread cookie
Instructions
- Add the milk, heavy cream, molasses, salt and cloves (if using) to a small pot. Whisk slightly and bring to a light boil
- Once at a light boil, lower the heat to a simmer, add in the chocolate, vanilla and spices. Whisk together well until cohesive. Pour into cups and serve with fresh whipped cream, chocolate shavings and a gingerbread cookie. Enjoy!