Spiced Orange Hot Chocolate with Whipped Mascarpone

Warm up your next gathering with this elegant twist on hot chocolate — infused with orange zest, cinnamon, and topped with whipped mascarpone. A perfect women’s hosting recipe that brings cozy sophistication to your drink station. Save this recipe to wow your guests!

Aromatic & elegant — this twist infuses classic hot chocolate with citrus and spice.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole milk

• ½ cup heavy cream

• Zest of 1 orange

• ¼ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp cardamom

• 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped

• 1 tbsp sugar (optional)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Whipped Mascarpone Topping:

• ¼ cup mascarpone cheese

• ¼ cup heavy cream

• 1 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, heat milk, cream, orange zest, cinnamon, and cardamom until steaming (don’t boil).

2. Stir in dark chocolate until fully melted. Add vanilla and sugar if desired.

3. In a separate bowl, whip mascarpone, cream, and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.

4. Pour hot chocolate into mugs and top with a dollop of whipped mascarpone.

5. Garnish with a pinch of orange zest or grated chocolate.