Cinnamon Hot Chocolate Recipe
Save this thick, luscious hot chocolate for special occasions – it’s richer than most but will certainly fill you with warmth and comfort.
Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆
Serves 2-4
450ml whole milk200ml double cream3 tbsp light brown sugar4 tbsp cocoa powder½ tsp ground cinnamon, plus cinnamon sticks to serve 250g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), finely chopped, plus extra to serve- Pour the milk and cream into a saucepan, add the brown sugar, cocoa and ground cinnamon. Heat gently stirring occasionally until almost, but not quite, simmering.
- Remove from the heat and drop in the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 1 minute, then stir until melted and smooth.
3. Return to the hob and heat gently to warm through before pouring into 4 mugs. Add a cinnamon stick to each mug and serve with extra chocolate on the side, to melt into your hot chocolate if you like it extra rich.