A Taste of Christmas

Festive Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

While you are enjoying your chill weekends on the run up to Christmas, why not try a festive variation on the classic hot chocolate with this Gingerbread version! A fun indulgence to treat yourself, or to share with family and friends. This is also a great option to jazz up your hot chocolates on Christmas day.

Ingredients

  • 150ml Milk
  • 50ml Double Cream
  • ¼ - ½ tsp dark brown soft sugar
  • ½ orange, zested
  • Pinch of ground ginger
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • 1 clove
  • 2 drops of Vanilla Extract
  • 50g dark Chocolate, chopped

Method

Step 1

Stir the milk, cream, sugar, orange zest and spices together in a Saucepan, then bring to a simmer over a low heat. Remove from the heat and pour through a sieve into a jug, discarding the clove and orange zest. Pour the warm infused milk back into the pan and stir in the vanilla and chocolate until the chocolate has melted and is smooth.

Step 2

Return the pan to a low heat to warm through, if needed, then pour into a heatproof mug. Top with whipped cream and crushed gingerbread biscuits, if you like, then serve.

This Recipe was found on BBC GoodFood

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