Spiced Eggnog Hot Chocolate

Chase away the winter chill with this eggnog hot chocolate that features winter spices, rich eggnog, and sweet hot chocolate all in one drink! Enjoy this easy holiday sipper hot or cold with lots of whipped cream on top.

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Chase away the winter chill with this eggnog hot chocolate that features winter spices, rich eggnog, and sweet hot chocolate all in one drink! Enjoy this easy holiday sipper hot or cold with lots of whipped cream on top.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 319kcal

Ingredients

4 large egg yolks
2-1/2 cups 2% or skim milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon dark molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch kosher salt
2 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream and grated nutmeg for serving

Instructions

Whisk egg yolks until smooth in a medium bowl. Set aside for a moment.
Whisk milk, heavy cream, sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until steaming. Slowly drizzle 1 cup warm milk mixture into egg yolks, beating constantly until smooth.
Add egg yolk mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally until mixture is slightly thickened.
Remove pan from heat and whisk in chocolate and vanilla until chocolate is melted. Strain liquid through a fine-mesh sieve.
Serve eggnog hot chocolate warm or chill several hours and enjoy cold with whipped cream and grated nutmeg on top. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Store hot chocolate in refrigerator up to 6 days.

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