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Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe
Spicy sweet and creamy Mexican Hot Chocolate is made with whole ingredients for a chocolatey treat that's perfect to sip on during the winter months.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Beverage, drink
Cuisine:
Mexican
Keyword:
Hot Chocolate, hot cocoa, Mexican Hot Chocolate
Servings:
2
Calories:
359
kcal
Author:
Kellie
Cost:
$5
Equipment
1 saucepan
1 whisk
Ingredients
2
cups
milk
2 1/2
tablespoon
unsweetened cocoa powder
2
tablespoon
confectioners sugar
2
ounces
chopped bittersweet chocolate or semi sweet chocolate
1/2
teaspoon
vanilla extract
1/8
teaspoon
ground cayenne or 2 dried d’arbol Chile
Marshmallows
cinnamon sticks
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, add the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, chili or cayenne, if using.
Whisk together until smooth and stir in the chocolate.
Continue cooking until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is hot. Do not boil.
Divide between two mugs and serve.
Notes
Mexican Hot Chocolate is best served soon after making it.
For a thicker, richer consistency use whole milk or
half and half
.
Nutrition
Calories:
359
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
38
g
|
Protein:
11
g
|
Fat:
20
g
|
Saturated Fat:
11
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.02
g
|
Cholesterol:
31
mg
|
Sodium:
97
mg
|
Potassium:
626
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
30
g
|
Vitamin A:
461
IU
|
Vitamin C:
0.1
mg
|
Calcium:
326
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg