Mexican Hot Chocolate
This Mexican Hot Chocolate recipe is a delicious and spicy twist on traditional hot chocolate. The recipe requires only a few ingredients, including a Mexican chocolate disk, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and sugar (optional). First, break the Mexican chocolate disk into small pieces and heat the milk over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Then, add the chocolate pieces, spices, and sugar (if using) to the milk and whisk until the chocolate is melted and the spices are well combined. Simmer the mixture for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, and then remove from heat and let cool for a minute. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and serve immediately, optionally topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy the spicy and rich flavor of this delicious Mexican Hot Chocolate!
Equipment
- A medium-sized saucepan
- A whisk or spoon
- Measuring spoons
- Mugs
- Blender, electric mixer, or hand whisk for making whipped cream for topping.
Ingredients
4 cups milk
1 disk of Mexican chocolate
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Whipped cream and cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Break the Mexican chocolate disk into small pieces.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
- Add the broken chocolate pieces, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and sugar (if using) to the milk.
- Whisk the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and the spices are well combined.
- Continue to simmer the mixture for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the hot chocolate cool for a minute.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and serve immediately.
- Optional: Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra decadence.