The hot chocolate with orange and cinnamon is thick and creamy just like the one from the café. An easy, quick recipe perfect to enjoy in both the classic version and this irresistibly flavored variant.
The secret for a thick and shiny hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is the essential treat for cold Winter days. Imagine enjoying it on the couch, cozy and warm, while the aroma of citrus and spices fills the kitchen.
But how to make it perfect? To achieve a beautifully thick and shiny consistency, the secret ingredient must not be missing: cornstarch. Besides guaranteeing creaminess, it makes this drink naturally gluten-free, suitable for everyone.
From drink to dessert in seconds
I’m sure this version with orange and cinnamon will win you over. Do you know why? It’s a versatile drink you can turn into a real delicious dessert:
Want a spoonable consistency? Just let it boil a few seconds longer.
The final touch: Accompany it with my chocolate chip and rice flour cookies and it will become your favorite end-of-meal treat!
If you want to enjoy hot chocolate with super delicious cookies, I recommend these
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
Hot chocolate with orange and cinnamon, thick and creamy, ready to enjoy in 5 minutes
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tbsps sugar
- 3 tbsps cornstarch (or potato starch)
- 1 orange (grated zest)
- ground cinnamon (to taste)
- chopped almonds (for decoration)
Tools
You won’t need many tools to make hot chocolate
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Hand whisk
Steps
How to prepare thick and creamy hot chocolate like the one from the café
Pour the sifted cocoa, cornstarch, and sugar into a saucepan, add the milk a little at a time while stirring with the whisk, add the grated orange zest and cinnamon, stir and put everything on low heat and let it thicken until it becomes beautifully creamy. Pour the chocolate into glasses, add some chopped almonds and enjoy this delight.
If you want a vegan version, you can replace the milk with a plant-based beverage, I recommend almond milk
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What can I add to give a little spicy note?
You can add either a pinch of ginger or a pinch of chili powder
