Warm up on a cold day with this rich and flavorful Mexican hot chocolate recipe. Made with traditional ingredients like dark chocolate, cinnamon, and chili powder, this beverage is a delicious mix of sweet and spicy. Serve it with some whipped cream and enjoy the perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream and cinnamon sticks, for garnish
Directions
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Add the chopped dark chocolate and whisk until melted and well combined.
- Stir in the sugar, ground cinnamon, chili powder, and vanilla extract. Continue to heat until the mixture is hot and well blended.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon sticks.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Mexican hot chocolate is known as 'chocolate caliente' in Mexico.
Chili powder is a traditional ingredient used in Mexican hot chocolate to add a spicy kick.
The combination of cinnamon and dark chocolate gives Mexican hot chocolate its unique flavor.