CINNAMON WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE

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Cinnamon lends warming complexity to this comforting, creamy cold-weather drink. For a little pick-me-up, a splash of rum certainly wouldn't hurt.

Provided by Joe Sevier

Categories     Hot Drink     Cinnamon     Chocolate     Milk/Cream     Winter

Yield Makes 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (3") cinnamon sticks
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
2 1/2 cups whole milk, divided
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 ounces high-quality white chocolate, chopped or white chocolate chips (about 1/3 cup)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Unsweetened whipped cream and ground cinnamon (for serving)

Steps:

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

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