Cardamom Scented Hot Chocolate and Cream
Indulge in the luxurious warmth of Cardamom Scented Hot Chocolate and Cream, the ultimate cozy treat for chilly days. This decadent recipe combines silky dark chocolate, creamy milk, and the exotic aroma of ground cardamom to create a rich, spiced hot chocolate like no other. With just 10 minutes of cook time, you'll melt finely chopped dark chocolate into a velvety mixture, delicately enhanced by hints of vanilla and cocoa. To finish, a dollop of fluffy homemade whipped cream—lightly sweetened and scented with powdered sugar—crowns each steaming mug, sprinkled with a touch of cardamom for an elegant garnish. Perfect for sharing or savoring solo, this aromatic twist on classic hot cocoa is a delightful way to elevate your winter indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 4 oz Dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp Ground cardamom
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Whipping cream (for topping)
- 1 tbsp Powdered sugar
- 0.25 tsp Ground cardamom (for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and heavy cream. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to steam but does not boil.
Add the chopped dark chocolate, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and ground cardamom to the saucepan. Whisk until the chocolate has melted completely and the mixture is smooth.
Reduce the heat to low and let the hot chocolate simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to infuse the cardamom flavor, whisking occasionally.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Taste and adjust sweetness or spice level as desired.
To prepare the whipped cream topping, use an electric mixer or whisk to beat the whipping cream and powdered sugar together in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
Pour the hot chocolate into two mugs. Top each mug with a generous dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle lightly with ground cardamom for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your cozy cardamom-scented hot chocolate.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.4 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.2 g | 226% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 154 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 157 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.9 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 363 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 796 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
