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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.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 398 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the cinnamon and cayenne pepper and continue to stir to incorporate completely.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.