20 March 2014

Chai-spiced Hot chocolate










This is amazing to all of you still have snow or a cold spring and too us we are waiting by Fall:)
Is from Bon Appetit and is delicious!


and Im sharing with





Ingredients
(4 servings)


3    cups low fat milk
3/4 cups bittersweet chocolate chips or in pieces.
2 teaspoons cardamom powder
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice 
2 cinnamon sticks broken in half
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons golden brown sugar divided
2 teaspoons ginger spice or fresh ginger
more 1/2 tablespoon for whipped cream
1 1/2  teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chilled whipping cream


Method

Combine in a medium saucepan, milk, chocolate in pieces, cardamom, all hole allspice, cinnamon sticks, black pepper
and two tablespoons of sugar  and ginger fresh or powder.
Bring almost to simmer, whisking frequently.Remove from heat, cover and steep 10 minutes. Mix in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.

Meanwhile whisk cream and add remaining tablespoon brown sugar (this was enough for me if you want add a little more) the 
ginger and remaining vanilla and beat until to peaks.

Strain hot chocolate, Ladle into 4 or 5 mugs.
Top each with dollop of ginger cream .
Sprinkle with cinnamon powder.
















EN ESPAÑOL

chocolate caliente con especias












Recomiendo absolutamente este chocolate caliente con especias.
Y si no se toma todo se guarda en una jarrita y se toma al otro día.
Lo calenté en el microondas y voilá!

Ingredientes
4 vasos o jarritos
3 tazas de leche descremada


119 comments:

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    1. I'll take a cup of that! Looks so good and it's cold here this morning! :)

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    2. yes here at afternoon is cold and at night more.
      I taked this at night or early in the morning.
      The spices are something special but the dollop of cream is wonderful:)

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    3. First day of fall? You are SO lucky!

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  2. Wow... I almost beat Betsy! :)

    It looks pretty good, I'll agree.

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    1. ha really by minutes you don't beat Betsy OMY! :)

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    2. look! we're spinning on Gloria's globe together! :)

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    3. yes and I answer you Betsy and to David. I snice see friends early in the morning:)

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    4. But you still speak with me betsy:) Thanks!
      (he is only looking?? lol

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    5. I love my globe:) You would be one Betsy!

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    6. haha...yes, by 4 minutes! I was lucky and was online again! haha.
      I'm having a hard time waking up this morning. I do have laundry going, though. :)

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    7. Yes, I love your globe. I should put one on my sidebar! Then I can watch you spinning on it! ha.

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    8. Im laundry now. I laundry curtains yesterday, yes I know is better in spring but some things I make in autumn!" lol

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    9. Well, spring cleaning takes me all year! Oh my! lol.

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    10. that´s true, happens the same here!!

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  3. I love to make homemade drinks. So wonderful. And delicious.

    Today is first day of spring, where I live. But we have cold snow, which makes it a perfect day for a drink like this. I love it.

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    1. Thanks Ivy! is lovely for these cold days or when you want some chocolate:)

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  4. ...I see...you guys on the Southern Hemisphere are starting to think about hot chocolate now. Whatever...I could drink this cold too, it looks so delicious, Gloria. :) ela

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    1. Yes Ela I was think cold would be delicious too!

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  5. Mmmmm...simply divine!
    I have just made these for all of us...and my son is totally hooked!!
    Thank you so much, Gloria.

    Hugs xxx

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    1. Thanks Ygraine you can sit down to read or write and drink your chai spiced chocolate, delicious!! xxx

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  6. mmmmmmmmm....delizioso!!! baciiiiiii

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  7. Really superb.........chai and chocolate combination is a different one........I love to have a big zip of it........ :)

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  8. I'll let betsy have mine, might kill me again lol

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  9. ayyyy!! "si no se toma todo se guarda" dice....jajajaj. No sobraría Glori! Qué ricooooo!!! Martina y yo estamos en fase Nutella a cucharadas. Somos tremendas, el "peor/mejor" equipo del mundo! #miniyoyyo

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    1. ah que rico a los niños les mata la nutella, imaginate los mios grandes y todavia les fascina, lo compran solo para comer a cucharadas!

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    2. que cosa más preciosa la Martina me encanta! añoro cuando los niños eran pequeños! besos

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  10. Delicious!!!!! This sounds amazing, I have heard of spiced chai tea, but never thought of chocolate, you are so clever Gloria!!! xx

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    1. Thanks AMy, here we buy always a Spices chai tea and is delicious!!!(come from Germany lol)

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  11. Hi Gloria!!!
    It may be the first day of Spring here but it's still cool enough for a Spicy cup of Hot Chocolate. Yours sounds just perfect for such a chilly raining first day of Spring day! Happy Fall to you Gloria! I know it is one of your favorite seasons:) Thank you so much for sharing...

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    1. Im so happy autumn is near but I hopé arribve soon!!!! (psst is hot again :(
      Happy spring to you!"!

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  12. Qué cosa más rica, ahora que se nos vienen los días más heladitos! me encantó! besitos amiga

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    1. Te va a encantar alzanza para 4 o 5 tazas o jarritos (o se le puede agregar más lecha ja!)
      besos

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  13. Dear Gloria, Beautiful hot chocolate. I would love a cup now. It is very chilly here today. Blessings dear. Catherine xo

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  14. Ohhhhh is fantastic!!!!!!! xxx

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  15. quelle belle combinaison j'adore
    bonne soirée

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  16. Me encanta. Y eso que no llevo muchos años tomando el chocolate con especial. Normalment me lo hago con café y leche pero de vez en cuando le pongo su poquito de canela y picantico.

    Saludos desde Londres.

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  17. Creeme Mario este te encantaría, es absolutamente delicioso y sabroso, besos

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  18. Maravilloso amiga!! A mi me fascina el chocolate caliente especiado. Más si es con crema... mmm... yo lo hago, pero nunca, nunca se la pongo. Es lo que tiene vivir contando calorías :(
    Un besazo

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    1. ay Nathy todas contamos calorías, pero se la quitamos a otra cosa para disfrutar, jaja! a me encantó este chocolate y si quieres le pones poquita crema, besos

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  19. Se ve super bueno.Gracias por tan rica receta.

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  20. what a delicious treat....i like chai by itself....never thought of it with chocolate..finally a warm day here so something cool to drink...but could def use this in the eve to relax...

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    1. Thanks I love Chai Tea too!
      This is for any time and any momento, think here is still hot and I really enjoy!

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  21. Ooooo, I love chai tea and I love hot chocolate so this looks like the perfect combination! I have had a bit of a wore throat the last few days... this would be perfect to soothe it, yes? xo

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    1. Suza I love Chai Tea and always drink, this is my first chai chocolate and I loved!
      I think this is perfect to enjoy like a pleasure Syza:))
      be ok!

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  22. I meant "sore" throat - ha!!

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    1. I understand dear, hope you feel better! :)

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  23. They say:" Welcome..come and sit and sip and enjoy!"

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    1. How did you know Monique?? Thas is exactly I wanna do lol
      thanks:)

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  24. Hi Gloria....That hot drink is perfect for our first day of Spring!
    Happy Fall to you.....
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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    1. Happy Spring Linda.!
      How I said Suza is to any place any moment, and what you think about with a jar of this on the beach??lol

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  25. I had a spiced chai hot chocolate today as well! Although it probably wasn't half as delicious as this. I love the cream topping. So indulgent!

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  26. Gloria, I must admit that I've never had Chai-spiced Hot chocolate. It sure looks good though and it would warm us up on these chilly spring mornings... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  27. I would not have thought of adding the ginger.

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  28. Assolutamente fantastica così speziata :) Un abbraccio, buon week end

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  29. E' sicuramente delizioso cara Gloria, bella ricetta...brava!!!
    Bacioni, buona giornata...

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  30. Happy Autumn, Gloria!
    The chai spiced chocolate drink looks very tasty!

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  31. Wow! What a fab drink! Do you know I really like chai latte which is popular in most coffee bars now in the UK. My only problem is that I find it too sweet. The answer is to make your own (as always!). But this chai hot chocolate is a proper treat! Thank you for sharing this great recipe Gloria.

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  32. Meravigliosa, Gloria... I love hot chocolate! Bravissima, un abbraccio! :) <3

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  33. Wow this is fantastic,hot chocolate is in my mind for long and read your post in the right time :).You have got an awesome space,inviting you over to mine sometime :)

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  34. Love those spices and I bet they are perfect in hot chocolate. What a lovely recipe and I love your crockery too.

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  35. Hi Gloria,
    I wish I have one right now! Looks so good!

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  36. Whether it's a spring or fall chill, this looks wonderful to warm up with!

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  37. I love indian spices - great idea to put them in hot chocolate and perfect for the autumn!

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  38. Que rico el chocolate especiado Gloria! lo probaré. Besos

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  39. What a yummy hot chocolate, Gloria! We're traveling home from warm Arizona to home...I may need some hot chocolate!

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    1. What's your favorite food, Gloria? What's your favorite drink?

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    2. I think is all with berries and love seafood!! and drink, white wine and ice please, lol

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  41. You did a beautiful job, the hot chocolate looks delicious!

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  42. Que antojo total y completo!!!

    Un abrazo enorme.

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  43. This sounds like the perfect way to liven up some hot chocolate!

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  44. Sounds like a delightful hot chocolate, and a great way to welcome the autumn season!

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  45. I am just wondering how that hot chocolate must have tasted with all those spice... heavenly!!!

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  46. yummy recipe, I love hot & spiced chocolate ! Have a nice week Gloria, baci

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  47. Wow love this one Gloria ~ And its still so so cold here, brrrr ~

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    1. Thanks Grace and here still Im waiting by Autumn:)

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  48. What a lovely idea! I love your glasses too

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    1. Thanks dear,, when my mom bring to my house were 8 and now I have 4!!

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  49. It's still cold enough for hot chocolate here ;) I love chai flavors but have only had it in tea. This sounds delicious, Gloria!

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  50. This sounds yummy, It is still cold where I live, so this would be perfect.

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  51. I like both Chai and hot chocolate--I'll bet this is wonderful! Love the thick layer of whipped chream!

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    1. Im agree the whipped cream is the best!!xxx

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  52. Deve essere specialissimo!!!!! :-P Mi piacciono le spezie che hai utilizzato, fantastico! Ciao, buona giornata e complimenti
    Federica :-)

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  53. Delicious!

    Have a wonderful week.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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