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Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

Gingerbread Hot Chocolate Recipe

Homemade gingerbread hot chocolate is the perfect Christmas drink! This gingerbread spice infused hot chocolate warms you up & gets you into the festive mood!

Gingerbread Hot Chocolate Picture

With the holiday season approaching I tend to crave two things the most. First is a cup of hot chocolate and second is gingerbread flavored goodies.

This time I decided to combine these two to create this gingerbread hot chocolate. And guys, this is the real treat!

Each cup of this gingerbread hot chocolate will bring you a step closer to that magical time of the year. And we all love the magical holiday season, right?

Now if you are looking for a few more festive drink ideas, check out these ones:

  • Dulce de Leche Hot Chocolate
  • Hot Chocolate with Rum
  • Hot Cocoa with Almond Milk
  • Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
Gingerbread Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon Picture

Well, Christmas is definitely my favorite holiday. What I love about Christmas is the homemade edible gifts and crafts that people make for their loved ones. The beautiful DIY Christmas decorations that many of you find time to create. All those late nights /weekends we spend to create something unique for someone special… It’s simply magical and always will be.

What do you guys love the most about Christmas?

Gingerbread Hot Chocolate with Gingerbread Syrup Picture

How to make gingerbread hot chocolate:

To infuse this warm drink with gingerbread flavor I start with boiling water, sugar, fresh ginger, a few cloves and allspice. When it reaches boiling point, I reduce the heat. All I want is to infuse the syrup/water with those spices.

This will take about 7-10 minutes. If you are not sure, just taste it. You are after nice Christmas-y flavor.

Meanwhile: Whip the cream with powdered sugar. You can use a piping bag with star tip or just a spoon. When I am making this gingerbread hot chocolate for myself, I only scoop the whipped cream directly into the chocolate. However, if I was making this for guests, I would definitely go the extra mile and use a piping bag!

Gingerbread Hot Chocolate Pic

When your syrup is infused with the spices, add milk and cocoa powder. Use a whisk to dissolve the cocoa. Let it cook for a few more minutes (or until the milk is hot) before turning off the heat completely.

And now it’s time to pour (the hot chocolate), pipe (the whipped cream), sprinkle (some gingerbread flavored sugar) and pour again (Gingerbread Syrup – optional).

Finally, sit back, relax and enjoy a cup of this delicious gourmet hot chocolate!

Gingerbread Hot Chocolate with Gingerbread Man Image

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Whipping cream & powdered sugar – you can make your life easier and buy whipped cream instead of making it yourself.
  • Gingerbread Syrup – I am pouring my homemade gingerbread syrup over the whipped cream, for extra flavor. This is completely optional.
  • Gingerbread Spice Mix – this is also optional. I combined some superfine sugar with gingerbread spice and sprinkled this over the cream. You can completely omit it or mix ground cinnamon with sugar instead.
  • Allspice – if you don’t have whole allspice, don’t worry about it. The most important spices here are fresh ginger, cloves and cinnamon.
Gingerbread Hot Chocolate with Gingerbread Man Picture

Guys, this gingerbread hot chocolate is a must try this winter! If you give it a go, let me know! I’d like to hear what you think.

Happy Holidays!

P.S. If you love gingerbread flavored desserts and beverages, have a look at these recipes

  • Gingerbread Ice Cream
  • Gingerbread French Toast
  • Gingerbread Churros
  • Gingerbread Granola
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Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

Homemade gingerbread hot chocolate is the perfect Christmas drink! This gingerbread spice infused hot chocolate warms you up & gets you into the festive mood!
Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings: 4 Cups
Calories: 370
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Water (500 ml)
  • 1½ Cinnamon Sticks
  • 4 Whole Allspice Berries
  • 6 Whole Cloves
  • 5 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • Fresh Ginger (1.5 inch/4 cm long)
  • 1 cup Whipping Cream (250 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar
  • 2 cups Milk (500 ml)
  • 4 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

Optional:

  • Gingerbread Syrup , optional to your taste
  • 1 teaspoon Gingerbread Spice Mix , optional – for sprinkling
  • 1 tablespoon Superfine Sugar
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Instructions 

  • In a medium sauce pan combine water, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, sugar and slices fresh ginger (skin removed). Bring this to a boil and reduce the heat. Simmer for 7-10 minutes or until the syrup is infused with the spices.
  • Meanwhile: Whip the cream with sugar and set aside for later.
  • Taste the syrup and if you are happy with the taste, add milk and cocoa powder. Whisk until well combined. Bring to a boil and cook for about a minute. Turn off and remove the spices (either with a spoon or strain the drink through a cheese cloth).
  • Pour into mugs and serve topped with whipped cream, gingerbread sugar (mix gingerbread spice with superfine sugar) and/or gingerbread syrup.

Notes

  • Gingerbread syrup and gingerbread spice mix are completely optional and while they add an extra flavor, they are not a must.
  • If you don’t have a gingerbread spice mix, you can also use ground cinnamon instead.
  • Allspice can be omitted.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas Hot Chocolate, Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Nutrition Facts
Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Amount per Serving
Calories
370
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
 
16
g
100
%
Cholesterol
 
93
mg
31
%
Carbohydrates
 
30
g
10
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
24
g
27
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
1070
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
 
0.3
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
213
mg
21
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Marie - Not Enough Cinnamon says

    09/12/2017 at 15:36

    This sounds absolutely amazing – I love anything gingerbread! My favorite thing about Christmas is all the lights and decorations on the streets, especially at nightfall. So magical!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      09/12/2017 at 17:52

      Thanks, Marie! Oh yeah, the lights and decorations make everything magical!

      Reply
  2. Jill says

    09/12/2017 at 15:51

    I especially love your little gingerman garnishing this delicious mug of hot chocolate! I’ve never tried a gingerbread hot chocolate but now I want to. My favorite part of Christmas is sitting with all the lights off except for the white lights on our Christmas tree in the evenings – so peaceful and relaxing.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      09/12/2017 at 17:54

      Thank you, Jill! My mom used to do this when we were kids – she would turn on the Christmas tree lights and turn off everything else. It definitely was peaceful and relaxing! :)

      Reply
  3. Amy says

    09/12/2017 at 16:36

    What a fun, creative hot chocolate recipe! I love that little gingerbread man taking a dunk in the mug of cocoa!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      09/12/2017 at 17:54

      Happy to hear that you like it, Amy.

      Reply
  4. Marvellina says

    09/12/2017 at 16:50

    oh my gosh. That just looks SOOOOO good Julia! Love to have a cup of that now!

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      09/12/2017 at 17:55

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Laura says

    09/12/2017 at 16:53

    This hot chocolate is very creative, I love the ginger man sinking in it. You have a great variety of hot chocolate in there. Yum !5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      09/12/2017 at 17:56

      Glad you like it, Laura. Thanks! :)

      Reply
  6. Danielle says

    14/12/2017 at 20:22

    This looks like magical fairyland in a mug! Love it. My husband will be floored when I make these tomorrow night! Thanks for sharing.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      14/12/2017 at 20:47

      Thank you, Danielle! Enjoy the cuppa :)

      Reply

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