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Mexican Hot Chocolate
Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground cayenne pepper or chili powder
- Whipped cream or marshmallows for topping
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
- 2
Finely chop the chocolate into small pieces.
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Step 2
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In a medium saucepan add the milk, cocoa powder, cinnamon, sugar, a pinch of chili powder, and vanilla extract.
- 5
Step 3
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Over medium heat, occasionally whisk the ingredients together until steaming.
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Step 4
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Add chocolate and stir until fully melted.
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Step 5
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Serve immediately, topped with whipped cream or marshmallows and chocolate shavings.
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