Cinnamon hot chocolate

This isn't just simple cocoa, but a thick, creamy hot chocolate like those served in Viennese coffee houses or Parisian salons. The secret is that it's made not from cocoa powder, but real melted dark chocolate, made velvety by the fat content of cream and exotic by cinnamon.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Heavy-based saucepan - So the milk doesn't burn.
  • Whisk - For perfectly emulsifying the chocolate.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Pour the milk and cream into the saucepan, add the sugar, cinnamon, and pinch of salt. Heat over medium heat.

Tip: Salt is essential in chocolate dishes; it adds depth to the flavour.
2

When the milk is steaming (but not boiling), break in the chocolate.

Tip: If you put chocolate into boiling milk, the cocoa butter can separate.
3

Reduce heat to minimum and whisk continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture thickens.

Tip: Continuous stirring emulsifies the fats with the liquid, making it creamy.
4

Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla, then pour into mugs.

Tip: Always add vanilla at the end so the essential oils don't evaporate.
5

Place a cinnamon stick in each mug as a stirrer, and sprinkle the top with a little ground cinnamon.

Tip: Even richer with whipped cream on top!

Recipe FAQ

How can I make it thicker?
Cook in a teaspoon of cornflour (mixed with a little cold milk) for a more pudding-like consistency.
Can I use plant milk?
Yes, almond milk or oat milk go particularly well with chocolate and cinnamon.

Ingredients

  • 100 g Dark chocolate
  • 250 ml Milk
  • 100 ml Whipping cream
  • 30 g Caster sugar
  • 5 g Ground cinnamon
  • 5 ml Vanilla extract
  • 2 pcs Cinnamon sticks (for serving)
  • 1 pinch Salt