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Black Sugar Ginger Hot Chocolate

5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 oz dark chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup, see note
  • 1 inch piece ginger, sliced
  • 3-4 Tbsp black sugar sub brown sugar
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepot over low heat. Stir with a spatula to dissolve the sugar and chocolate.
  • Bring to a simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring with the spatula and being sure to scrape the bottom of the pot. Simmer for up to 10 minutes for a thicker, richer final result.
  • Fish out the ginger pieces and serve hot.

Notes

I tested this recipe with 55% dark chocolate, but feel free to customize it to your taste. Use a higher cacao dark chocolate for a more intense flavor or opt for milk chocolate if you prefer a sweeter, creamier cup.