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    Earl Grey Hot Chocolate with Lavender Whipped Cream

    Published: Sep 21, 2020 Modified: Sep 21, 2020 by Candice

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    This decadent, homemade hot chocolate got an Earl Grey tea upgrade and is topped with a lavender-infused whipped cream. It's a very special treat that will perfectly satisfy your chocolate cravings.

    Top view of hot chocolate with whipped cream.

    Ingredients

    To make this recipe, including the lavender whipped cream, you will need 70% dark chocolate, cocoa powder, milk, sugar, 1 Earl Grey teabag, cream, and lavender.

    Note: I like using coconut milk for the milk in this recipe. It offers an extra layer of delicious flavor. Any milk or plant milk will work for the hot chocolate part of this recipe. However, heavy cream is recommended for the whipped cream.

    Ingredients for Earl Grey hot chocolate and lavender whipped cream on a white countertop.

    In this recipe, I like to use measuring cups that can go directly on the burner since I do not own a tiny saucepan. These are the measuring cups I use (link to Williams-Sonoma opens in new tab), and they go up to a 1.5 cup volume.

    Lavender Whipped Cream

    Steep the lavender in heavy cream in advance, and whip to stiff peaks once it has chilled in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.

    Measuring cup with cream and lavender.

    Place whipping cream and dried lavender in a small saucepan and bring just to a simmer. Remove from heat. Strain the lavender out of the cream and discard the lavender. Cover and chill the whipped cream for at least two hours.

    Frothing cream until it whips to stiff peaks like whipped cream.

    Place infused cream In a chilled bowl with the sugar and froth with a handheld frother until stiff peaks form.

    Note: We are using a handheld frother because of the low quantity of cream in this recipe meant for 1 serving. You can easily double or quadruple this recipe, and if doing so, you can whip the cream using a hand mixer.

    Earl Grey Hot Chocolate

    Milk in a measuring cup swirled with tea.

    Heat the milk over low heat until bubbles just start to form. Remove the pan and add the teabag. Steep for 10 minutes. Give the teabag a light squeeze (pressing a spoon against the side of the pan) and remove the teabag.

    Put the saucepan with the milk back on the stove over medium-low heat. Whisk in the chocolate, cocoa powder, and sugar. Mix until chocolate is melted and bubbles just barely start to form.

    Top view of hot chocolate next to a lavender garnish in whipped cream.

    Add the hot chocolate to your favorite mug, and top with the lavender whipped cream.

    My Favorite Winter Drinks

    This recipe is a combination of two of my favorite winter beverages, hot chocolate and London fog lattes. Here are some more of my favorite drinks to keep you warm this winter:

    • London Fog Latte with Lavender
    • Eggnog with Brown Sugar & Bourbon Meringue
    • Matcha Latte

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    5 from 9 votes

    Earl Grey Hot Chocolate with Lavender Whipped Cream

    Decadent, homemade hot chocolate with an Earl Grey tea upgrade and lavender-infused whipped cream. Hot chocolate & London fog heaven.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Resting Time2 hrs
    Total Time2 hrs 20 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American, English
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 369kcal
    Author: Candice

    Equipment

    • Handheld Frother

    Ingredients

    London Fog Hot Chocolate

    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 Earl Grey teabag
    • ½ oz. 70% dark chocolate
    • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon sugar

    Lavender Whipped Cream

    • 2 tablespoon cream
    • ⅛ teaspoon dried lavender crushed
    • ¼ teaspoon sugar

    Instructions

    Lavender Whipped Cream

    • Place whipping cream and dried lavender in a small saucepan and bring just to a simmer. Remove from heat. Strain the lavender out of the cream and discard the lavender. Cover and chill the whipped cream for at least two hours.
    • Place infused cream in a chilled bowl with the sugar and froth with a handheld frother until stiff peaks form.

    London Fog Hot Chocolate

    • Heat the milk over low heat until bubbles just start to form. Remove the pan and add the teabag. Steep for 10 minutes. Give the teabag a light squeeze (pressing a spoon againstethe side of the pan) and remove the teabag.
    • Put the saucepan with the milk back on the stove over medium-low heat. Whisk in the chocolate, cocoa powder, and sugar. Mix until chocolate is melted and bubbles just barely start to form.
    • Add the hot chocolate to your favorite mug, and top with the lavender whipped cream.

    Notes

    I like using coconut milk for the milk in this recipe. It offers an extra layer of delicious flavor. Any milk or plant milk will work for the hot chocolate part of this recipe. However, heavy cream is recommended for the whipped cream.
    We are using a handheld frother because of the low quantity of cream in this recipe meant for 1 serving. You can easily double or quadruple this recipe, and if doing so, you can whip the cream using a hand mixer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 836IU | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. kerri

      October 05, 2020 at 5:13 am

      5 stars
      Wow! I would have never thought to do this. Such a unique way to make hot chocolate. Was so comforting. I love Earl Gray!

      Reply
      • Candice

        October 05, 2020 at 9:17 am

        I'm so glad you found it comforting, Kerri <3

        Reply
    2. Daniela Gerson

      October 04, 2020 at 11:33 pm

      Candice you had me at chocolate! And then you make it amazingly unique with the early grey and lavender... love it! Really appreciate your creativity in the kitchen and can't wait to try this combo :)!

      Reply
      • Candice

        October 05, 2020 at 9:13 am

        Thanks, Daniela... can't wait to hear what you think!

        Reply
    3. Sam

      October 04, 2020 at 4:11 pm

      Oh yes!! Just what I didn't know I was craving. This hot chocolate is so warm and cozy on a these cooler days. So excited to make it again.

      Reply
      • Candice

        October 05, 2020 at 9:16 am

        That makes me so happy to hear, Sam!

        Reply
    4. Alex

      October 04, 2020 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      I love that coconut milk is an option! That's my favorite. It's so very thick and creamy! I wish I could have guests over this year to serve this to them. 😂

      Reply
      • Candice

        October 06, 2020 at 9:07 am

        I'm so glad to hear it... good thing you can keep making it for yourself for now!

        Reply
    5. Erin

      October 04, 2020 at 12:38 pm

      5 stars
      This is like the classiest hot chocolate ever. Lovely! That whipped cream is especially delicious.

      Reply
      • Candice

        October 05, 2020 at 9:14 am

        That makes me so happy to hear, Erin!

        Reply
    6. Dennis

      October 03, 2020 at 3:29 pm

      5 stars
      WOW the flavors in this hot chocolate blew me away! I had never thought of adding Earl Grey for flavor!

      Reply
      • Candice

        October 05, 2020 at 9:14 am

        I'm so glad to hear it, Dennis.. thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    7. Jacqueline

      October 03, 2020 at 11:40 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious way to make hot chocolate! As soon as the days get colder here, I'm definitely going to give this Earl Grey hot chocolate another go! So warming and comforting!

      Reply
      • Candice

        October 05, 2020 at 9:15 am

        I'm so glad to hear it, Jacqueline!

        Reply
    8. Andrea Howe

      October 02, 2020 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars
      Wow now this is such a fun fancy way of having hot chocolate! Just give me a cookie and a good book and I'm all set!

      Reply
      • Candice

        October 05, 2020 at 9:15 am

        Sounds like the best way to enjoy this one, Andrea 🙂

        Reply
    9. Lori

      October 01, 2020 at 4:37 pm

      5 stars
      Wow what a truly unique twist on a hot chocolate. It is so elegant and decadent! I enjoyed sipping on this with some biscotti while reading a great book! Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Candice

        October 02, 2020 at 11:29 am

        Well, that just sounds LOVELY! Thanks for sharing, Lori!

        Reply
    10. Amy

      September 30, 2020 at 11:45 pm

      5 stars
      Soy good and tasty, I am going to try this again on this weekend.

      Reply
      • Candice

        October 18, 2020 at 7:33 pm

        Glad to hear you enjoyed it enough to make it again, Amy. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply

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