Chai Hot Chocolate

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

Inspired by the traditional Indian beverage, this chai drink combines spice with decadent chocolate. —James Schend, Dairy Freed

Test Kitchen Approved

Chai Hot Chocolate

Yield: 5 cups
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min

Ingredients

  • 4 cups half-and-half cream
  • 3 chai tea bags
  • 2 bars (3-1/2 ounces each) 70% cacao dark chocolate, chopped
  • 2 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Dash salt
  • Optional: Sweetened whipped cream and cinnamon sticks

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat cream and tea bags over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan (do not boil). Remove from the heat; steep 5 minutes. Remove tea bags; whisk in the chocolates, vanilla and salt until smooth. Return to the heat; cook and stir until heated through. Pour into mugs; top with whipped cream and cinnamon sticks.
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