Cinnamon White Hot Chocolate

A luxurious white hot chocolate infused with warm cinnamon and vanilla, topped with whipped cream and a dusting of ground cinnamon. This creamy beverage combines the richness of white chocolate with the comforting spice of toasted cinnamon sticks.

2 servings
14 min

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces cinnamon sticks
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • cups whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 ounces white chocolate
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • to taste whipped cream and ground cinnamon

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    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.

    11 min

  2. 2.

    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.

    2 min

  3. 3.

    Divide hot chocolate between mugs. Top with whipped cream and dust with ground cinnamon.

    1 min