White-Hot Hot Chocolate

4.7
(48)

Hot chocolate could warm you up on a cold day, but what about those unmercifully cold sub-zero days? This recipe uses a combination of spices and creamy chocolate to create a smooth drink with a lingering warmth. Garnish with a candy cane or cinnamon stick if desired.

4
4
4
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 ¼ cups 2% milk

  • 6 ounces white chocolate, chopped

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Place the white chocolate in a medium metal bowl over a pan of barely simmering water, or in the top half of a double boiler. Allow the chocolate to melt, stirring occasionally until smooth. Stir in cayenne pepper and cinnamon. Whisk in the egg until smooth.

  2. Gradually whisk in one cup of the milk until completely incorporated, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in remaining milk, and heat until hot, but not simmering. You do not want a skin to form on top of the milk. It will be ready to drink when either the taste of the cayenne is masked by the temperature of the milk (the spiciness of the pepper will remain), or when the hot chocolate is at your desired temperature. Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

344 Calories
19g Fat
35g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 344
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 137mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 34g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 1mg 4%
Calcium 325mg 25%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 438mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.