Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate
Quick and easy spicy Mexican hot chocolate recipe, homemade from scratch with simple ingredients. Rich, creamy with a kick from cinnamon, cayenne pepper, chili powder.
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 469kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups Milk Whole
- 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
- 4 oz. Bittersweet chocolate Roughly chopped, Can use semisweet chocolate instead
- ½ cup Condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Nutmeg powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar Optional, Don't add this until you have tried and tasted at the very end
Instructions
- In a large nonstick saucepan, add milk, cocoa powder, bittersweet chocolate, condensed milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder, chili powder, cayenne powder.
- Cook over medium heat, while whisking everything together until smooth and creamy.
- Bring to a boil.
- Then, reduce heat and simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Pour into mugs and enjoy.
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 667mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 531IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 408mg | Iron: 2mg