Description
Enjoy this delightful Mexican hot chocolate filled with rich chocolate, warming spices, and a velvety texture. Perfect for cozy nights and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- 4 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate
- sweetened whipped cream or marshmallows (for topping)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and cayenne over medium heat.
- Stir occasionally until steaming (about 5 minutes), avoiding boiling.
- Add chopped bittersweet chocolate, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
- Pour into mugs, topping with whipped cream or marshmallows and a sprinkle of cocoa or cinnamon.
Notes
For a lighter option, swap whole milk for almond or skim milk.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Reheat on low, adding extra milk if it thickens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg