Best 10 Rich Spiced Hot Chocolate Recipes

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When the cold winter winds start to howl and the snow begins to fall, there's nothing more comforting than a warm, rich, and spicy cup of hot chocolate. The combination of smooth chocolate, warming spices, and the perfect amount of heat creates a drink that is both indulgent and invigorating. Whether you're looking for a classic recipe or something a little more creative, there are endless ways to make a delicious rich spiced hot chocolate. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes and techniques for creating this cozy and comforting treat.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICED HOT CHOCOLATE



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This is a spiced version of hot chocolate that is absolutely fantastic. It can be a little rich, though. As with any recipe, you should try it first. Adjust the spices to your preference. If the drink is a bit rich for your taste you can add a cup of water to cut it down a bit.

Provided by leoele

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Hot Chocolate Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups skim milk
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until lukewarm; stir the cocoa powder and sugar into the warmed milk until dissolved. Add the vanilla, cinnamon, chili powder, nutmeg, and cloves. Heat another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 4.9 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 106 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

RICH SPICED HOT CHOCOLATE



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An excellent recipe for a cool nights. A festive drink for the holidays after caroling. Use flavors like peppermint extract and garnish with candy cane for festive Christmas holiday. It's also very good with Baileys® Irish cream and mint. Garnish with some mint leaves on top of the whipped cream. Can be cook in a slow cooker as well. Top with whipped cream, caramel, and chocolate chips.

Provided by ScratchCook

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Hot Chocolate Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅔ cup white sugar
⅓ cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pinch salt
4 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Whisk sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a small bowl.
  • Bring milk to a boil in a saucepan, whisking constantly. Whisk in cocoa mixture until dissolved, reduce heat to low, and simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Stir cream into hot chocolate and pour into mugs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 149.9 mg, Sugar 45 g

SPICED HOT CHOCOLATE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 1 Dozen 12-Ounce Cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla sugar (use store-bought or see recipe below)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
½ teaspoon ancho chile powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 fresh vanilla bean
2 cups granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Sift all ingredients together into a large bowl. Whisk the mixture together to be sure the spices are evenly distributed.
  • To serve, stir 3 tablespoons of the mix into 1½ cups (12 ounces) of hot milk. Serve in large mugs. Store the remaining mix in a tightly-sealed jar.
  • Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with the back of a knife. Combine the sugar, vanilla pod and seeds together and store in an airtight container for at least 1 week before using.

SPICY HOT CHOCOLATE



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Provided by Tia Mowry

Categories     beverage

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups chocolate almond milk
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Bring the almond milk to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium-low heat (do not boil). Whisk in the chopped chocolate, cinnamon, vanilla, cayenne and salt; whisk until the chocolate has melted. Remove from the heat and whisk vigorously to form foam. Gently pour the hot chocolate into cups. Top with whipped cream if using.

SPIKED HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, whole milk, peppermint schnapps, large marshmallows, whipped cream, peppermint candy

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Drinks

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups sugar
1 ¾ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
14 cups whole milk
8 oz peppermint schnapps
16 large marshmallows
whipped cream, for garnish
peppermint candy, crushed, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add the sugar and cocoa powder to a slow cooker and whisk to combine.
  • Add the milk and whisk to incorporate. Turn the heat setting to high, cover, and warm for 30-60 minutes, until steaming. Once steaming, reduce the heat setting to warm.
  • Add the peppermint schnapps. Whisk to combine and to ensure the sugar and cocoa powder are fully dissolved. Add the marshmallows.
  • Ladle into mugs and top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 42 grams

ULTRA-RICH HOT CHOCOLATE



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Home made and ultra good! If this recipe proves to be too rich for you, simply add more milk to adjust it to your preference.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Beverages

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate or 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 pinch salt
miniature marshmallow
whipped cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring milk, cocoa powder and sugar to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking frequently.
  • Add chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth.
  • Add salt; bring to simmer, whisking constantly until frothy.
  • Ladle into 4 mugs.
  • Sprinkle with marshmallows or dollop of whipped cream.
  • Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.2, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 159.7, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 25, Protein 9.1

RICH HOT CHOCOLATE



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Each winter in early February my friends and I gather for an outdoor show called Mittenfest. We skip the Bloody Marys and fill our thermoses with these hot cocoas instead.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup 2% milk
4 ounces dark chocolate candy bar, chopped
3 tablespoons sugar
Vanilla rum, optional
Sweetened heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat heavy whipping cream, milk, chocolate and sugar over medium heat just until mixture comes to a simmer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir until smooth. If desired, add rum. Pour into 2 mugs; top with sweetened whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Fat 49g fat (32g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SPICED HOT DARK CHOCOLATE



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According to Ayurvedic medicine, warming spices such as cinnamon and cardamom can help boost energy. They add a lot of flavor to this hot chocolate. This recipe comes from our book "Clean Slate: A Cookbook and Guide."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart almond milk, preferably homemade, or soy milk
6 ounces dark chocolate (at least 70 percent cacao), chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, to taste
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Heat all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-low, whisking constantly, until chocolate has melted and mixture is steaming, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g

SPICY HOT CHOCOLATE



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Gently seasoned with a touch of chile powder, cinnamon and vanilla, this fragrant hot chocolate recipe is not too sweet and very complex. Using both cocoa powder and chocolate gives the roundest, deepest chocolate flavor while a mix of whole milk and cream makes it wonderfully rich and thick.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     non-alcoholic drinks

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
3/8 teaspoon ancho chile powder, or to taste
1 3/4 cups whole milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Marshmallows or whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, whisk together chocolate, cocoa, sugar and chile. Place pan over medium-low heat and whisk until chocolate begins to melt. Slowly whisk in milk, then cream. Drop in cinnamon stick. Bring to a simmer.
  • Remove pot from heat. Cover pot tightly and steep 1 hour. Whisk in vanilla and taste for sweetness, adding more sugar if you like. Warm over low heat before straining and serving hot, with marshmallows or whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 254, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 62 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams

SPICED HOT CHOCOLATE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Hot Drink     Non-Alcoholic     Chocolate     Christmas     Kid-Friendly     Winter     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit     Drink     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup golden brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 oz chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Garnish: whipped cream, cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • Whisk milk, brown sugar, and whipping cream in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until mixture begins to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; add cocoa powder, chocolate, and cinnamon; whisk until chocolate is melted and smooth. Pour hot chocolate into 6 demitasse cups. Garnish each with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70% is ideal.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Some popular additions include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and chili powder.
  • If you like your hot chocolate extra thick and creamy, add a splash of milk or cream.
  • Garnish your hot chocolate with whipped cream, marshmallows, or chocolate shavings for a special touch.
  • Serve your hot chocolate immediately after making it, while it's still hot and frothy.

Conclusion:

Rich spiced hot chocolate is a delicious and comforting drink that's perfect for any occasion. With its bold flavors and creamy texture, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a warm and satisfying beverage, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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