Spiced Dark Hot Chocolate
A single mug of dark hot chocolate finished with pinches of cinnamon and hot red pepper.
By Moow Editorial ·
- Heat gently and whisk until glossy; boiling can make the chocolate taste flat and the milk form a skin.
At a glance
Read through the method once, then prep the ingredients in the order listed.
- Yield: Serves 1
- Prep time: 2 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
For the most consistent result, use the listed weights when available; household measures are rounded.
Estimated nutrition per serving
Serving basis: One serving from the final reviewed yield of Serves 1.
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Protein: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Sodium: 83 mg
Estimated from the listed ingredients and serving yield using USDA FoodData Central. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions, cooking losses, oil absorption, and portion size.
Hot Chocolate
Have these measured and ready before you begin.
- about 3/4 U.S. cup plus 1 tablespoon (200 ml) milk
- 40 g dark chocolate (1.4 oz), finely chopped
- 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar, to taste
- 1 pinch hot ground red pepper
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
Directions
1. Finely chop the dark chocolate.
2. Heat the milk until steaming but not boiling.
3. Add the chocolate and sugar and cook, stirring, until both dissolve and the drink thickens slightly.
4. Remove from the heat, stir in the red pepper and cinnamon, and serve hot.
Sources
Contains milk; chocolate may contain soy or nuts and contains caffeine. Avoid scalding from the hot milk, and let the drink cool to a safe sipping temperature before serving.