Description
Spicy and rich Mexican Hot Chocolate brings warmth from traditional Mexican kitchens, blending deep cocoa notes with cinnamon and chili. Chocolate lovers will savor this comforting drink that wraps you in cultural flavors and invites pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (470 ml) milk (2% or whole)
- 1 ounce (28 g) bittersweet chocolate
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) granulated sugar
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 ml) chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 ml) ground cayenne (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.2 ml) vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Marshmallows
- Chocolate shavings
- Cinnamon stick for stirring
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together milk, cocoa powder, sugar, warming spices, and vanilla extract over medium-high heat.
- Gradually incorporate bittersweet chocolate, stirring continuously until fully melted and heated through, ensuring the mixture remains smooth and does not boil.
- Transfer the luxurious spicy hot cocoa into serving mugs, garnishing with optional fluffy marshmallows, delicate chocolate shavings, and a fragrant cinnamon stick for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Adjust heat carefully to prevent milk from scorching, stirring constantly for smooth texture.
- Customize spice levels by increasing or decreasing cayenne pepper for personalized heat intensity.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for richer, more complex flavor profile.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like almond or oat milk for lactose-intolerant or vegan options.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg