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Mexican Hot Chocolate
Spiced with cinnamon, this classic Mexican hot chocolate is so creamy and rich and takes cozy fall days to the next level!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 drinks
Calories: 849 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
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
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.
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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
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
% 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.