Ginger Spiced Hot Chocolate

Achieve ultimate comfort in a mug with this smooth and rich hot chocolate, with an added kick. This recipe is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and steps. What could be more perfect on a cold winter’s day than a cup of hot chocolate?

Hot chocolate

INFO

Preparation 5 minutes
Cooking 5 minutes
Difficulty Very easy
Servings 2

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 ounces (250ml) 1 percent low-fat milk
  • 1/4-inch piece peeled, fresh ginger, sliced into 2 rounds
  • 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon dark chocolate shavings (about 1/8-ounce)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a small saucepan heat the milk and ginger over a medium-low heat until scalding, about 4 minutes. While the milk is warming, put cocoa powder and sugar into a mug.
  2. Add the water to the mug and stir until the mixture has the consistency of a paste.
  3. Remove the ginger from the warmed milk.
  4. Add the chocolate mixture to the milk and whisk until slightly frothy.
  5. Pour the hot chocolate into the mug and top with chocolate shavings.

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Source: https://recipes.fandom.com/wiki/Ginger_Spiced_Hot_Chocolate