
Mexican
Mexican Spiced Hot Chocolate
This rich and velvety Mexican Spiced Hot Chocolate boasts a unique blend of chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, and a hint of chili, perfect for warming up on chilly nights.
Total Time25 minutes
Servings4
Difficulty
hard
Cost
Medium
Nutrition (per serving)
0
Calories
10
Protein
45
Carbs
22
Fat
4
Fiber
0g
Sodium
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Whipped cream for topping
- Cinnamon sticks for garnish
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- 1In a medium saucepan, heat the whole milk over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling.
- 2Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped dark chocolate, stirring continuously until fully melted and smooth.
- 3Add in the cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and sea salt. Whisk until fully combined and the mixture is well blended and smooth.
- 4Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture back to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat.
- 5Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired before serving.
- 6Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, chocolate shavings, and a cinnamon stick for garnish.
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