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Spiced Hot Chocolate Bar

Set up a hot chocolate station for the kids and for anyone who isn't drinking. This rich, spiced version is made with real chocolate and it is genuinely better than anything from a packet. Put out toppings and let people go wild.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 oz good quality dark chocolate finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder optional
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Toppings: mini marshmallows whipped cream, chocolate shavings, crushed candy cane

Method
 

  1. Combine milk and cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Warm until just steaming, do not boil.
  2. Add chopped chocolate, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chili powder. Whisk constantly until chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in vanilla. Keep warm on low heat.
  4. Pour into mugs and let everyone choose their toppings from the spread.