Cinnamon-Orange Infused Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream

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A cozy hot chocolate drink infused with bright orange zest and warming cinnamon, topped with a fluffy homemade whipped cream. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together whole milk, bittersweet chocolate chips, and granulated sugar 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 2, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Cocktails cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, heat 2 cups whole milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling (around 180°F), about 4-5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 oz bittersweet chocolate chips, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp freshly grated orange zest to the milk. Whisk continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and hot, about 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: In a chilled bowl, whip 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1 tbsp powdered sugar and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
  4. Step 4: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top each with a generous dollop of the whipped cream. Garnish with a pinch of cinnamon or a small strip of orange zest if desired.

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