Orange and Cinnamon Hot Chocolate
A warm and comforting drink combining rich chocolate with sweet orange and warm cinnamon, perfect for chilly nights or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 orange, zest grated only
- 5 ml (1 teaspoon) sugar
- 750 ml (3 cups) milk
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) cocoa
- 1 cinnamon stick (about 10 cm or 4 in long)
- 115 g (4 oz) milk chocolate, finely chopped
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) milk (approx.)
Instructions
- Prepare the Orange Zest: Microwave the orange zest for 30 seconds at a time until completely dry, about 2-3 minutes. Grind into a fine powder with sugar.
- Make the Hot Chocolate Mixture: Whisk together milk and cocoa in a saucepan off the heat. Add the cinnamon stick and orange zest. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the Chocolate: Stir in the finely chopped milk chocolate and simmer for another minute. Remove from heat and take out cinnamon stick and orange zest.
- Froth the Milk: Use a milk frother to froth the additional milk until hot and foamy.
- Serve the Drink: Divide hot chocolate among cups and top with frothy milk, finishing with a sprinkle of orange powder.
Notes
For a fun touch, add whipped cream before the milk foam or serve with extra grated chocolate and cinnamon on the side for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, orange, cinnamon, winter drink, festive beverage, comforting drink
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