Creamy Spiced Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon Whip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

A comforting hot chocolate enriched with warm spices and topped with a cinnamon-infused whipped cream for cozy evenings. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together whole milk, bittersweet chocolate chips, ground cinnamon 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.

Ingredients

• 8 oz whole milk
• 2 oz bittersweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 oz heavy cream
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon (for whip garnish)
• handful mini marshmallows

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, heat 8 oz whole milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
2. Step 2: Add 2 oz bittersweet chocolate chips and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon to the milk, whisking constantly until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/4 tsp vanilla extract and remove from heat.
4. Step 4: In a chilled bowl, whip 2 oz heavy cream with 1 tbsp powdered sugar and 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon until soft peaks form.
5. Step 5: Pour the hot chocolate into a pre-warmed mug.
6. Step 6: Top with a generous dollop of cinnamon whipped cream and a handful of mini marshmallows for garnish.