Chai-Spiced Hot Chocolate |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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To crack the spices, place in a resealable plastic bag and tap with a rolling pin. Ingredients:
4 cups low-fat milk (1%) |
3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips |
10 cardamom pods, coarsely cracked |
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice, cracked |
2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
5 tablespoons packed golden brown sugar, divided |
6 quarter-size slices fresh ginger plus 1/2 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided |
1/2 cup chilled whipping cream |
Directions:
1. Combine first 6 ingredients, 4 tablespoons brown sugar, and ginger slices in medium saucepan. Bring almost to simmer, whisking frequently. Remove from heat; cover and steep 10 minutes. Mix in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
2. Meanwhile, whisk cream, remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar, grated ginger, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in medium bowl to peaks.
3. Strain hot chocolate. Ladle into 6 mugs. Top each with dollop of ginger cream.
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