Cardamom Hot Chocolate
A delicious combination of flavors come together in this warming, festive drink!
Ingredients
- 600 ml milk (we use large mugs for this, so you can cut this down to two cups for smaller mugs!)
- 1.5 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla paste or vanilla extract
- 10 cardamom pods
- Pinch of salt
- 80 grams (1/2 cup) chopped chocolate/chocolate chips (we prefer using dark chocolate for this, but use whatever you prefer!)
TOPPING
- 60 ml heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
- Dash of ground cardamom
Instructions
- If adding whipped cream to the top, whip the heavy cream with a dash of cardamom and a bit of sugar to your preferred stiffness.
- Combine milk, sugar, salt, vanilla, and cardamom pods in a small pot on the stove. Whisk to combine.
- Heat on very low heat to infuse the milk with the cardamom pods. Let it heat very slowly for at least ten minutes to infuse the flavor!
- After 10-15 minutes, remove the cardamom pods, and turn the heat up a little bit more if needed. It should be warm but not scalding hot.
- Once the mixture has come up to a warmer temperature, add in the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips and whisk until everything is fully combined.
- Divide evenly between two mugs and top with cardamom whipped cream. Enjoy!