Hot Chocolate Recipe: Gingerbread Spice And All Things Nice

What could be more festive than the warm, spiced flavours of gingerbread? This Gingerbread Hot Chocolate blends the richness of Rococo’s 62% hot chocolate flakes with the cosy spices of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, creating the ultimate winter indulgence. Perfect for snuggling up during the festive season, this hot chocolate is like a gingerbread cookie in a cup.

Ingredients:

• 250ml milk (whole milk, or almond/oat milk for a dairy-free option)
• 3 tablespoons Rococo’s 62% hot chocolate flakes
• 1 tablespoon gingerbread syrup (or 1 tablespoon brown sugar and ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
• Crushed gingerbread cookies or biscuits (for garnish)
• Extra cinnamon (for dusting)

Method:

1. Heat the milk: In a small saucepan, gently warm the milk over medium heat until it’s warm but not boiling.
2. Melt the chocolate flakes: Whisk in Rococo’s 62% hot chocolate flakes, stirring until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
3. Add the spices: Stir in the gingerbread syrup (or sugar and ginger), cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Whisk well until the spices are evenly incorporated.
4. Serve: Pour the gingerbread hot chocolate into a mug. Top with whipped cream, and for a festive touch, sprinkle with crushed gingerbread cookies or a light dusting of cinnamon.

Customisations and Tips:

• Non-Dairy Option: Oat milk or almond milk makes a lovely creamy base that complements the warm spices perfectly.
• Extra Spicy: If you love a stronger ginger flavour, add an extra pinch of ground ginger or use more gingerbread syrup.
• Biscuit Crumble: Crumble gingerbread biscuits on top for added texture and a true gingerbread-cookie-in-a-cup experience.

The Festive Sip You’ll Love

This Gingerbread Hot Chocolate is the perfect blend of rich chocolate and festive spices. It’s the ideal drink to enjoy during the holiday season, evoking the warm, nostalgic flavours of gingerbread cookies in every sip. Whether you’re cosying up by the fire or entertaining friends, this hot chocolate will bring a touch of seasonal magic to your cup.