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Chai Hot Chocolate

Name: Chai Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 cups
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

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Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

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

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Yield:5 cups

Prep:10 min

Cook:10 min

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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

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Directions

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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.