Is there anything better than a warming, comforting hot chocolate on a cold and rainy day? Curl up with a mug of this creamy, delicious homemade drink, made with milk, cinnamon and real chocolate.
Next time you need a chocolate fix, give this real hot chocolate with cinnamon a try! Quick and easy, with a lovely hit of cinnamon and smooth chocolate, this hot chocolate is a special treat that is sure to make you feel all warm and cosy.
Although this hot chocolate recipe is perfect any time, I love to make it around Easter time with excess Easter chocolate (yes, there is such a thing!) and serve it with homemade hot cross buns or these hot cross biscuits. It makes a lovely holiday feast that the whole family will love and makes Easter celebrations a little extra special.
How to make homemade hot chocolate
This easy recipe for homemade hot chocolate is made with only 3 ingredients;
- Milk.
- Cinnamon sticks. Cinnamon sticks are used to infuse into the hot chocolate. If you don’t have cinnamon sticks, you can use a little ground cinnamon, to taste.
- Milk chocolate. Use a good quality eating chocolate (not ‘cooking chocolate’) for this recipe.
This recipe is made in a saucepan, by heating the milk to a scalding (but not boiling) temperature. The cinnamon sticks are added to the milk to infuse.
While the milk is heating, microwave the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl until melted and whisk it into the hot milk. Then, pour into mugs, add sugar to taste and serve hot!
This homemade hot chocolate is so creamy and delicious that you won’t even need to top it with marshmallows or whipped cream. But, I won’t judge if you do! (I do too!).
Tips for making homemade hot chocolate
Follow these tips for a smooth and creamy hot chocolate, every time!
- Don’t boil the milk. Allow the milk to become scalding hot, without boiling. Boiling the milk will make it grainy.
- Add a little sifted cocoa if you prefer a stronger hot chocolate.
- Use a good quality chocolate, it will make all the difference in the end result.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and gently re-heated on the stove or in the microwave.
Try serving this hot chocolate with some hot cross biscuits, chocolate snow cookies or peanut butter choc chip cookies for the ultimate indulgence!
Homemade Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 120 grams dark or milk chocolate chopped
To serve
- sugar to taste
- whipped cream for topping
- marshmallows
- ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Place the milk and cinnamon sticks into a saucepan over low heat and slowly bring to a scalding hot temperature (steaming and lightly foamed without boiling). The cinnamon will infuse into the milk during this time. A little extra ground cinnamon can also be added, to taste, if required.
- While the milk is heating, add the chopped chocolate to a heat proof bowl and heat in the microwave on medium heat in 20 second bursts, stirring each time. When the chocolate has completely melted, whisk it into the hot milk until incorporated and smooth.
- Add the hot chocolate into mugs and add sugar to taste. Top with whipped cream, marshmallows and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Enjoy hot. This recipe can be easily multiplied for more people and any leftovers can be stored in the fridge for later use.
Notes
- Don’t boil the milk. Allow the milk to become scalding hot, without boiling. Boiling the milk will make it grainy.
- Add a little sifted cocoa if you prefer a stronger hot chocolate.
- Use a good quality chocolate, it will make all the difference in the end result.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and gently re-heated on the stove or in the microwave.
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