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Chai Spiced Hot Chocolate

Chai Spiced Hot Chocolate

Chai-Spiced Hot Chocolate is a cozy fusion of rich, velvety cocoa and the aromatic spices of chai.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Holiday Recipes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 Cups
Calories: 520kcal
Author: Aayushi Patel

Equipment

  • Sauce Pan
  • Whisk
  • Mugs

Ingredients

  • 1.5 Cups Whole Milk
  • 4 oz Bittersweet Chocolate
  • 2 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1 Teaspoons Sugar Optional or adjust as per your prefrence
  • 2 Teaspoons Chai Spice
  • ¼ Teaspoon Sea Salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon Vanilla Optional
  • ½ Cup Heavy Cream If you are feeling indulgent!

Toppings

  • Marshmallows
  • Heavy Whipping Cream

Instructions

  • Start with chopping 4 oz of bittersweet chocolate into small chunks. These melt evenly in the hot chocolate.
  • If you are using chocolate chips, I would recommend melting them in the microwave and then adding them to the hot chocolate.
  • Sift cocoa powder, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Then add castor sugar, bittersweet chocolate chunks, and chai spice.
  • Now add milk to the saucepan while whisking so no lumps are formed.
  • Simmer the hot chocolate on medium-low flame and let it simmer. It should start to thicken.
  • You want to make sure not to boil the hot chocolate. Once you see the hot chocolate simmering, take it off the flame.
  • You can add vanilla now if you wish too.
  • Ladle the hot chocolate into the mugs and serve it hot.
  • Top it with marshmallows, and use a blow torch to give it a smoky s'mores effect!
  • You can also top with with vanilla flavored whipping cream and chocolate shavings to keep it simple!

Notes

Adjust the amount of sugar and chai spice as per your prefrence. You can add less or more based on how strong and sweet you prefer your hot chocolate. 
Don't let the hot chocolate boil. It may curdle, specially when you add heavy cream to it. 
Let it come to a simmer, and then take it off the stove. I am not a fan of vanilla in my hot chocolate, but if you wish to add it, add it once taking it off the stove. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 743mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 1205IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 5mg