Mastiha Spiced Hot Chocolate

2.75 from 12 votes

Mastiha, Greece's most seductive spice, is pounded and used to flavor classic hot chocolate. I mix in a little Greek honey and cinnamon, too.

2.75 from 12 votes

Mastiha Spiced Hot Chocolate

By Diane Kochilas

Servings

Greek Breakfast, Recipes

Servings

Greek Breakfast, Recipes

Ingredients

½ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon ground mastic crystals*
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups milk
½ cup good quality couverture or dark chocolate
2 tablespoons Greek honey
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Place the heavy cream in a small bowl and using an immersion blender outfitted with a whisk, whip it until stiff. Refrigerate immediately.
Pound the mastic and sugar together in a mortar with a pestle.
Warm the milk and chocolate together in a small heavy pot, stirring over low flame. Add the honey, cinnamon, and mastic sugar. Stir to warm through.
Serve the hot chocolate with the whipped cream and enjoy!

❤️ Enjoyed this Recipe?

Share this recipe on Facebook or Instagram!

Mention @dianekohcilas & tag #dianekochilas!

Diane’s Greek Single-origin Artisanal Foods

Visit my online shop for a wide selection of Greek single-origin artisanal foods, from honeys to wild herbs, olives, olive oils, pistachios, heirloom grain products, fruit preserves and more.

You’ll Also Love

Lentil–Sweet Potato Soup with Spinach and Sage

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Feta and Lemon-Dill Dressing

Get Diane’s Latest Recipes and Longevity Secrets Delivered To Your Inbox.

Travel Cook Eat & Live with Diane

Diane Kochilas is one of the world’s foremost experts on Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. She is the host, creator and co-producer of My Greek Table, the award-winning 13-episode per season cooking-travel show about Greece that airs nationally on Public Television. The series is in its third season.

Latest Recipes

Lemon Potato Smashers

Seafood Stew

Lentil–Sweet Potato Soup with Spinach and Sage

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Feta and Lemon-Dill Dressing

Get Diane’s Latest Recipes and Longevity Secrets Delivered To Your Inbox.

Longevity Recipes

Spanakopita Salad

Vegetarian Mushroom Gyro

Greek Stuffed Peppers with Bulgur, Lentils & Feta

Creamy Broccoli & Cashew Soup

Featured In

Mastiha Spiced Hot Chocolate