To crack the spices, place in a resealable plastic bag and tap with a rolling pin.
Recipe information
Total Time
25 minutes
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
4 cups low-fat (1%) milk
3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
10 cardamom pods, coarsely cracked
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice, cracked
2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar, divided
6 quarter-size slices fresh ginger plus 1/2 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
Preparation
Step 1
Combine first 6 ingredients, 4 tablespoons brown sugar, and ginger slices in medium saucepan. Bring almost to simmer, whisking frequently. Remove from heat; cover and steep 10 minutes. Mix in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
Step 2
Meanwhile, whisk cream, remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar, grated ginger, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in medium bowl to peaks.
Step 3
Strain hot chocolate. Ladle into 6 mugs. Top each with dollop of ginger cream.
Nutrition Per Serving
Per serving: 293.89 kcal calories
57.4 % calories from fat
18.74 g fat
10.43 g saturated fat
37.17 mg cholesterol
30.05 g carbohydrates
1.73 g dietary fiber
25.16 g total sugars
28.31 g net carbohydrates
8.09 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
