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Mexican Hot Chocolate

This Mexican Hot Chocolate is creamy, foamy, chocolaty, and just a tiny bit spicy! Perfect for warming up on cold winter days.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 547 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. In small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk, chocolate, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and cayenne. Bring to a simmer.
  2. 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.
  3. Whisk vigorously or use a hand frother before serving to make a foamy top layer.
  4. 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

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

% 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.