Chocolate con Leche [Video + Recipe] Hot Chocolate Dominicano
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
354 kcal
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Cuisine
South American, Caribbean, Dominican
Chocolate con Leche [Video + Recipe] Hot Chocolate Dominicano
Description
This Dominican hot chocolate uses evaporated milk as its base, combined with key spices including cloves, cinnamon, and fresh ginger slices. The addition of cornstarch helps thicken the mixture during simmering, creating a velvety texture that sets it apart from thinner cocoa drinks. Unsweetened chocolate or cocoa powder provides deep chocolate intensity, balanced by the moderate sweetness from granulated sugar and a pinch of salt to enhance flavors.
The method involves whisking all ingredients together and gently heating over low heat while stirring constantly to dissolve the chocolate and prevent scorching. The drink thickens after about 10 minutes, reaching a smooth consistency suitable for serving warm.
Chocolate con Leche is ideal as a comforting beverage during cooler weather or as part of a breakfast or dessert occasion. It can be enjoyed straight from the mug, capturing a balance of sweet, spice, and creamy chocolate without additional toppings.
Ingredients
- 3 cup evaporated milk
- 6 cloves
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- salt a pinch
- 2 ticks cinnamon
- 4 lices ginger root fresh
- ½ cup unsweetened chocolate or cocoa powder, chopped
- 1½ cup water
Instructions
1. Mixing ingredients
- In a medium saucepan or small pot combine milk, cloves, cornstarch, sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, chocolate, and 1½ cups of water.Whisk to combine.
2. Boiling
- Heat over low heat and simmer, stir constantly until the chocolate melts (or the cocoa dissolves) and the hot cocoa mix starts to thicken a bit (about 10 mins, from the time it breaks a boil). Sieve and pour into 4 mugs and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 136mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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