Ginger and Cinnamon Hot Chocolate Recipe

Directions

Start by pouring some milk and sugar into a saucepan. Start heating it on a low flame. Continue heating the milk for 5-8 minutes or till it thickens.

Meanwhile, add the Cadbury Hot Chocolate Powder, cinnamon, and ginger to the vessel. Make sure everything is well dissolved. If a thicker consistency of hot chocolate is preferred, one may add an extra tablespoon of the Cadbury Hot Chocolate Powder.

Turn off the flame and pour the ginger and cinnamon hot chocolate into mugs. For garnishing, one may sprinkle some powdered cinnamon on top. Marshmallows also go well with this drink.

Serve it warm on a cozy winter night Christmas party.

If you like a thicker consistency of hot chocolate, you can add another tbsp. of the Cadbury Hot Chocolate Powder. Otherwise, remove the vessel from heat.

Serve it warm for a cozy rainy season sip.

Festive twists always come with an infusion of signature flavors. As the name suggests, the ginger and cinnamon hot chocolate recipe already contains ginger and cinnamon. However, for an added punch of flavors, one may consider adding complementary spices such as powdered clove, nutmeg, and allspice. Molasses can be considered as well for a deeper infusion of flavors.

For garnishing, one may go for classic marshmallows and cinnamon powder. To make it look more Christmassy, sifting some cocoa powder through a Christmas-themed stencil can create a design on top.

The holiday ginger and cinnamon hot chocolate can be preserved in two ways. Either store the prepared hot chocolate in liquid form in the refrigerator for 4-5 days or store it as a dry mix in the pantry. To store the liquid hot chocolate, pour it into an airtight container and refrigerate. Don’t forget to reheat the drink before serving it.

The other way out is preparing a dry mix of all the powdered ingredients (cocoa powder, sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger), keeping it in an airtight container, and storing it in the pantry.

• Besides Cinnamon and ginger, several other spices can be included in this ginger and cinnamon hot chocolate recipe, including winter spices like nutmeg, clove, and allspice.
• Some recipes use a higher concentration of fresh ginger or other spices for a stronger aroma and flavor.
• The spices can be either ground or whole. They can be added directly to the milk or can be steeped as whole pieces and strained for extra flavor infusion.
• To create a slight variation in taste, one may consider adding pure milk or dark chocolate instead of cocoa powder.

• Avoid using water: Using water instead of milk affects the consistency and texture of the drink. For that signature creamy consistency, it is ideal to use a high-fat milk for a rich, lush texture.
• Avoid low-quality chocolate/cocoa powder: The outcome heavily relies on the quality of the cocoa powder or the chocolate used in the recipe. Therefore, it is always best to opt for high-quality cocoa powder or real chopped chocolate bars for the best results.
• Avoid using stale spices: The flavor and aroma come from fresh spices. Grind them freshly right before adding them to the milk for the best results.

• Use real chocolate over cocoa powder: For a richer hot chocolate, it is best to use a high-quality chopped dark chocolate bar rather than just cocoa powder. The presence of cocoa butter in chocolate often adds to the creamy consistency, which the cocoa powder can’t.
• Toast the cinnamon for more flavor: For a deeper, richer cinnamon flavor, one may simply toast the cinnamon stick in a dry pan before grinding it and adding it to the liquid ingredients.

This homemade ginger and cinnamon hot chocolate recipe comes up with a good amount of calories. With the presence of chocolate/cocoa powder, full-fat milk, and sugar, a typical standard serving using regular milk is approximately 150–210 calories. However, the value may vary from recipe to recipe.

The best way to serve the hot chocolate is to pour it while it is hot. For festive garnishing, use cinnamon powder, cocoa powder, or marshmallows on top. Some chocolate savings can be added as well for extra indulgence.