Mexican Hot Chocolate - Oaxacan Chocolate con Leche

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  • Cook Time

    mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    9 servings

  • Calories

    398 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Drinks

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Mexican Hot Chocolate - Oaxacan Chocolate con Leche

Mexican Hot Chocolate is made with heavy cream, cinnamon and a little cayenne for some sweet and spicy hot chocolate holiday sipping.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 tablets of Mexican Chocolate (or 1 cup chocolate pieces or chips)
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne
  • 4 candy canes crushed
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Instructions

  1. Heat the heavy whipping cream to a slight simmer, add the chocolate pieces and slowly whisk until melted. Be careful not to scorch the cream. If it is too thick for your liking add milk to thin.
  2. Add the cinnamon and cayenne pepper and continue to stir to incorporate completely.
  3. Wet the rim of a small shot glass or cup with water and dip the rim into the crushed peppermint candy and pour the hot chocolate into each cup. Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy of top and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 398kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 43mg (2%) Potassium 59mg (2%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 1220IU (24%) Vitamin C 0.6mg (1%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 398 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 398kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 43mg 2%
Potassium 59mg 1%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 1220IU 24%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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