Mexican Hot Chocolate
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Mexican Hot Chocolate
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This Mexican Hot Chocolate is creamy, foamy, chocolaty, and just a tiny bit spicy! Perfect for warming up on cold winter days.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 5 ounces Mexican chocolate or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoons sugar or to taste-- if you need it sweeter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (Mexican vanilla is ideal)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (or use a cinnamon stick)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste.. you may just want a pinch)
- Whipped Cream
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Instructions
- In small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk, chocolate, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and cayenne. Bring to a simmer.
- Simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened, stirring often. Avoid getting a rolling boil. This may cause your milk to separate and it won't have as smooth of a texture.
- Whisk vigorously or use a hand frother before serving to make a foamy top layer.
- Serve immediately. (Serves 2)
Notes
- Add a cinnamon stick to the simmering milk when making your Mexican hot chocolate instead of ground cinnamon. You can get the essence of cinnamon without adding powdery cinnamon.
- Start with just a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder and add more to taste. My husband likes it more mild, so I add extra cayenne to my mug after serving.
- Add a pinch of salt to cut the sweetness if you would like.
- Use a hand frother or a molinillo (a traditional wooden whisk used in Mexico) to get a whipped, frothy texture.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
547kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
114mg
(5%)
Potassium
518mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
56g
(112%)
Vitamin A
640IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
309mg
(31%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 547 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 547kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 114mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 518mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 56g | 112% |
| Vitamin A | 640IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 309mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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