Hot Chocolate with Moroccan Spices

A cozy twist on a classic, this hot chocolate is infused with Moroccan-inspired spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and orange zest. Rich, aromatic, and velvety smooth, it’s the perfect warm indulgence for cool evenings.

February 22, 2024

Prep Time: 12 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Servings: 6

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

3 cups Chocolate milk, divided
2 ounces Bittersweet Belgian chocolate
1/2 ounce Bittersweet Belgian chocolate, for garnish
2 Cinnamon sticks
1 Orange rind
3 Cardamom pods
1/8 tsp Ground cardamom

Instructions

Step 1

Bring 2 cups low-fat chocolate milk to a boil. Add cinnamon sticks, orange rind and cardamom pods in the milk mixture. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, finely grate chocolate and place in a bowl. Set aside.

Step 2

Using a metal strainer, carefully strain out spices from milk mixture. Pour hot milk mixture over chocolate. Stir mixture until well blended. In a saucepan, froth remaining cup low-fat chocolate milk. Pour into individual mugs and top with foam. Sprinkle with grated chocolate, if desired.