Mexican Hot Chocolate
Learn how to make rich and creamy Mexican hot chocolate with the perfect blend of spices. It's a cozy drink that's easy to prepare.
Servings (Adjustable):
Calories: 192kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 piece cocoa tablet or about 17g other chocolate
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of ground nutmeg
- pinch of ground cayenne pepper
Optional Garnish
- 1 stick cinnamon
- whipped cream
- dark chocolate shavings or chopped
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add cocoa tablet and pour water. Bring to a boil (248°F / 120°C) and crush cocoa tablet using a molinillo. Stir until chocolate is completely dissolved.
- Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. Continue stirring until well-combined.
- Lower heat (140°F / 60°C) and pour milk. Stir continuously until the milk has completely blended and turn the heat off. Do not boil.
- Cool for a minute or two and pour in your favorite cup.
- Traditionally, a stick of cinnamon is served in every serving of Mexican Hot Chocolate and used as a stirrer.
- Optional garnishes are whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings (or chopped).
- Immediately serve Mexican Hot Chocolate. Enjoy every sip.
Notes
The nutmeg and cayenne used are minimal and this recipe is ideal if you’re a novice Mexican Hot Chocolate drinker. Add more spices if you’re a fan of adding nutmeg and cayenne to your beverages.
Molinillo is a traditional wooden whisk used when making frothy hot chocolate. It’s used in Mexico, other Latin countries, and the Philippines.
In the Philippines, a molinillo is called a Batirol and paired with a Tsokolatera.
Hold the molinillo with both palms, then roll back and forth in a vigorous motion to create a froth.
If you don’t have a molinillo, a whisk, an egg beater, or a wooden spoon may be alternatives.
Some sources suggest that the traditional Mexican Hot Chocolate was prepared with chocolate tablets and water. While other sources mentioned that milk was added when sharing with tourists who are more familiar with hot chocolate made with milk or cream.
Chocolate tablets dissolve differently. Some chocolate tablets tested for this recipe dissolved in just 5 minutes or less. Other chocolate tablets dissolved after 10 minutes or more.
Nutrition
Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 209IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 2mg
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