This cinnamon infused cocoa is a thick, decadent hot cocoa drink steeped with cinnamon sticks for a delightfully seasonal flavor. Made with heavy cream and lots of deep chocolate cocoa powder, this hot chocolate is more like a liquid dessert, best served with tons of holiday cheer.
If you’ve ever had Green & Black’s chocolates, you know they know their stuff and their luxury cocoa recipe is one of the best. The best part is how they have you steep actual cinnamon sticks into the milk to really bring out the fullness of its flavor.
This recipe is quick, easy, and absolutely decadent, especially if you use good quality cocoa powder. Perfect for cold wintry days, hosting a hot cocoa bar, or just because!
Why you’ll love this Cinnamon Hot Cocoa RECIPE
Super simple recipe with a handful of basic ingredients
Lots of rich chocolatey holiday flavor with very little fuss
Love the warmth of cinnamon with the chocolate and cream
Can double as a snack or dessert with toppings
Great for serving along with holiday cookies or treats
Ingredients
Whole milk
Heavy cream
Cinnamon sticks
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Sugar
How to Make Cinnamon Hot Chocolate
This recipe is originally from Green & Blacks Chocolate Recipes.
Put the milk, cream and cinnamon sticks in a pan and slowly bring to a boil.
Remove from heat, cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
When ready to serve remove cinnamon sticks and reheat the milk.
In a mug add cocoa powder and enough milk to form a paste and stir.
When milk is just heated pour into mug and stir to blend, then add the sugar to taste and stir well.
Serve with cinnamon sticks.
Tips & Variations
Add other spices. You can also add nutmeg, cardamom and ginger powder for more holiday flavor.
Try some toppings. A dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream turns this cocoa into a quick dessert.
Garnish with candy. Try topping with seasonal candies like crushed peppermint, chocolate or Christmas sprinkles or shaved chocolate curls.
Storage
This cinnamon hot cocoa is best served right after cooking on the stovetop, but could be refrigerated in a covered jar and reheated on the stovetop within one day.
This cinnamon infused cocoa is a thick, decadent hot cocoa drink steeped with cinnamon sticks for a delightfully seasonal flavor. Made with heavy cream and lots of deep chocolate cocoa powder, this hot chocolate is more like a liquid dessert, best served with tons of holiday cheer.
If you wouldn't mind letting me know you what time you will be making this, I shall be right over…it looks so good!
Hope you've had a wonderful Christmas Xx
That sounds so good.