Cardamom-Spiced Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream

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A cozy hot chocolate infused with fragrant cardamom and topped with fluffy whipped cream for a comforting winter treat. This recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, brings together whole milk, bittersweet chocolate chips, ground cardamom for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 8 min Cook: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm 8 oz whole milk until steaming but not boiling.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz bittersweet chocolate chips and 1/4 tsp ground cardamom, whisking continuously until chocolate is fully melted and mixture is smooth.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 tsp vanilla extract.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whip 2 oz heavy cream with 1 tbsp powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  5. Step 5: Pour the hot chocolate into a pre-warmed large mug.
  6. Step 6: Top with a generous dollop of cardamom-spiced whipped cream and dust lightly with extra ground cardamom for garnish.

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