Best Chai Spiced Hot Chocolate Recipes

CHAI HOT CHOCOLATE

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Inspired by the traditional Indian beverage, this chai drink combines spice with decadent chocolate. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor, Culinary

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups half-and-half cream
3 chai tea bags
2 bars (3-1/2 ounces each) 70% cacao dark chocolate, chopped
2 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
Optional: Sweetened whipped cream and cinnamon sticks

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat cream and tea bags over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan (do not boil). Remove from the heat; steep 5 minutes. Remove tea bags; whisk in the chocolates, vanilla and salt until smooth. Return to the heat; cook and stir until heated through. Pour into mugs; top with whipped cream and cinnamon sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 35g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHAI-SPICED HOT CHOCOLATE

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories Non-Alcoholic Chocolate Dessert Valentine's Day Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Spice Fall Winter Cinnamon Cardamom Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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.
Meanwhile, whisk cream, remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar, grated ginger, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in medium bowl to peaks.
Strain hot chocolate. Ladle into 6 mugs. Top each with dollop of ginger cream.