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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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.