Gingerbread Hot Chocolate with White Chocolate Whipped Cream
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When it comes to savoring the season, nothing quite warms the soul like a mug of homemade hot chocolate with milk. Unlike some recipes that call for spices, our gingerbread hot chocolate recipe serves up the iconic warm and spicy festive flavor straight from the source — real gingerbread cookies.
Top a warm mug with our decadent white chocolate whipped cream for a kid-friendly drink, something special for Santa or the perfect night cap for all ages.
Taste the dairy difference
While some recipes say it’s okay to use hot water for hot chocolate, we disagree. By making hot chocolate with milk, the end result is creamier, more nutritious and comforting. Taste the difference in this gingerbread hot chocolate recipe, made with real milk from family dairy farms — not to mention the extra vitamins, minerals and protein real dairy has to offer.
Pro tip: Have a barista moment
Looking to elevate your morning cup of joe? Or even put the finishing touch on this gingerbread hot chocolate recipe? We recommend investing in a handheld milk frother. These can be purchased online for around $10. With this handy kitchen tool, you can froth your milk or cream for coffee and hot drinks for an at-home coffee shop experience. Plus, they work like a charm to emulsify dressings, blend in protein powder and more.
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Gingerbread Hot Chocolate with White Chocolate Whipped Cream
Start to finish: 35 minutes
Impresses: 1
Ingredients
For the gingerbread hot chocolate:
6 ounces whole milk
2 gingerbread cookies, plus more for serving
1 ounce white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon molasses
For the whipped cream:
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 ounce white chocolate chips, melted
Method
For the gingerbread hot chocolate:
In a small saucepan, heat milk and gingerbread cookies until warm. Strain out cookies and whisk in white chocolate chips and molasses. Pour into a large mug. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and an additional gingerbread cookie.
For the whipped cream:
In a small bowl, whip together heavy whipping cream and melted white chocolate chips using a milk frother until small peaks form. Use as a topping for gingerbread hot chocolate.