Mexican Hot Chocolate
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Mexican Hot Chocolate
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Spiced with cinnamon, this classic Mexican hot chocolate is so creamy and rich and takes cozy fall days to the next level!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk divided
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3-4 whole cinnamon sticks
- 8 ounces dark chocolate chopped (2 (4-ounce) bars), Baker's brand recommended
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped (2 (4-ounce) bars), Baker's brand recommended
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Instructions
- Whisk 1 teaspoon of milk with the ground cinnamon in a small bowl to make a paste then add it and the rest of the milk, heavy cream, sugar and cinnamon sticks to a large pot or Dutch oven and stir to combine.
- Heat over medium heat until it’s about to boil.
- In the meantime, boil 3 inches of water in a saucepan, then place a heat-proof glass bowl on top to make a double boiler, and add the dark and semisweet chocolate to the bowl and stir continuously until fully melted.
- Turn the heat off and pour in 3-4 ladles of the milk mixture, whisking the entire time until the chocolate is very runny.
- Pour the chocolate into the large pot and whisk to combine then continue whisking and cooking over medium heat until it is heated through but not boiling.
- Serve immediately with a dash of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick for garnish if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store Mexican hot chocolate in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- In place of the cinnamon, try using pie spice!
- You can use a lower-fat milk, but the hot chocolate will not be as rich.
- You can use half-and-half in place of the cream, but the hot chocolate will not be as rich.
- Feel free to steep in other whole spices, such as star anise, cloves, or nutmeg for a different flavor!
- You can use any chocolate you have on hand, though I don't recommend using milk chocolate since it won't be as rich and will be too sweet.
- For spicy hot chocolate, add a pinch or two or cayenne pepper!
- Feel free to add a shot of alcohol to individual cups, or add 1½ cups of vodka or rum to the whole batch!
- Use good quality chocolate, such as Baker's or Ghirardelli!
- Make sure to mix the ground cinnamon with a bit of milk before adding it to the whole pot; this will prevent it from clumping!
- If you don't want to use a double-boiler, you can microwave the chopped chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring frequently, until it has melted.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1drink
Calories
849kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
64g
(98%)
Saturated Fat
39g
(195%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
95mg
(4%)
Potassium
812mg
(23%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Vitamin A
1469IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
323mg
(32%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6drinks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 849 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1drink | |
| Calories | 849kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 64g | 98% |
| Saturated Fat | 39g | 195% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 812mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 1469IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 323mg | 32% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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