Cinnamon White Hot Chocolate
From the kitchen of CarlyToasted cinnamon steeps right into the milk, infusing every sip with warmth and spice. White chocolate melts in to create something creamy and luxurious, finished with whipped cream and a cinnamon dust that brings the whole thing together.
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- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
4 servings
- 14 (3") cinnamon sticks
- 11/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 1/2 cups whole milk, divided
- 12 teaspoons cornstarch
- 12 ounces high-quality white chocolate, chopped or white chocolate chips (about 1/3 cup)
- 11/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1Unsweetened whipped cream and ground cinnamon (for serving)
Instructions
Toast cinnamon sticks in a medium dry saucepan over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add salt and 2 cups milk and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and let steep 10 minutes.
Whisk cornstarch and remaining 1/2 cup milk in a small bowl. Add to warm milk mixture and heat over medium. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until warmed through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and add chocolate and vanilla. Let sit until chocolate is melted, about 30 seconds, then stir to combine. Discard cinnamon sticks.
Divide hot chocolate between mugs. Top with whipped cream and dust with ground cinnamon.