Description
Creamy Mexican hot chocolate delights taste buds with its rich blend of cocoa, cinnamon, and chili. Warm spices and velvety texture create a comforting drink you’ll savor on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (56 g) semisweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Mini marshmallows (optional)
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
- Cinnamon powder (optional)
- Cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Infuse Liquid Base: Gently warm milk and heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring consistently to prevent scorching and ensure smooth integration.
- Blend Dry Ingredients: Methodically whisk cocoa powder, sugar, and salt into the heated liquid, creating a silky, uniform mixture without any granular remnants.
- Enhance Chocolate Depth: Incorporate chopped chocolate into the warming liquid, continuously whisking until completely dissolved, transforming the beverage into a decadent, luxurious elixir.
- Elevate Aromatic Profile: Remove from heat and introduce vanilla extract, stirring to distribute the fragrant essence throughout the liquid, culminating in a rich sensory experience.
- Serve and Enjoy: Delicately pour the velvety hot chocolate into serving mugs, ensuring even distribution and maintaining optimal temperature for maximum indulgence.
Notes
- Select Quality Ingredients: Use high-cocoa percentage dark chocolate and fresh whole milk for a richer, more authentic hot chocolate experience that enhances depth of flavor.
- Prevent Milk Scorching: Stir constantly and maintain medium-low heat to avoid burning the milk, which can create an unpleasant bitter taste and ruin the smooth texture.
- Whisk Thoroughly: Eliminate cocoa powder and sugar lumps by whisking vigorously and gradually incorporating ingredients to achieve a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Temperature Control: Remove from heat just before boiling to preserve the delicate flavors and prevent the milk from developing a skin or becoming overly thick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg