hotchocolate

Spiced Christmas Hot Chocolate

by Colne Life magazine

Warm up this festive season

Ingredients

  • 200ml milk (or plant-based alternative)
  • 3 tbsp (approximately 34 grams) of 54% dark chocolate flakes
  • 1 tsp spice mix (see below)
  • 1/2 tsp fresh grated orange zest from an unwaxed orange. If using a waxed orange, soak in hot water, scrub, and soak again in hot water to remove all wax before zesting.

Spice mix (makes 5 hot chocolates)

  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom

Method

  1. Heat milk and add the chocolate flakes, and 1 tsp spice mix. Stir or whisk until fully dissolved. Add orange zest, and stir or whisk again. Alternatively, place all ingredients into a chocolate shaker, and heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes without the lid.
  2. Remove from the microwave, add the lid and shake for 10-15 seconds, until all ingredients are fully blended.
  3. Pour into a hot chocolate mug, and serve immediately.

Credit: knoops.co.uk

ColneLife Dec/Jan 24/25