Hot chocolate
A rich and creamy homemade hot chocolate infused with vanilla and cinnamon - perfectly frothy, indulgent, and finished with a warm hint of nutmeg.
Updated : 23 December, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
1
Vanilla pod
1
Cinnamon stick
1 liter
Milk
150 grams
Dark chocolate
to taste
Sugar
pinch
Nutmeg
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
In a saucepan, heat the milk together with the vanilla pod and its seeds, along with the cinnamon stick, bringing the mixture to a boil.
Step 2
Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate pieces until they have fully melted.
Step 3
Whisk the hot chocolate briskly until it becomes frothy on top, then sweeten with sugar to taste. Pour into mugs and finish with a light dusting of nutmeg before serving.
Step 4
Add some marshmallows if you want to make your drink more festive.
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