Description
A rich, creamy hot chocolate infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with buttery toasted pecans for a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa), finely chopped
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and golden. Remove from heat immediately.
- Pour whole milk into a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until simmering (do not boil).
- Whisk in ground cinnamon and nutmeg. Simmer for 2 minutes to infuse the spices.
- Reduce heat to low. Add finely chopped dark chocolate and whisk continuously until completely melted and glossy.
- Stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract. Heat for 1 more minute to combine.
- Pour the hot chocolate into pre-warmed mugs and top with the toasted pecans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American