Mexican Spiced Chocolate Horchata
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
  1. 1In a medium saucepan, heat the whole milk over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling.
  2. 2Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped dark chocolate, stirring continuously until fully melted and smooth.
  3. 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.
  4. 4Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture back to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat.
  5. 5Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired before serving.
  6. 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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