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Mexican Hot Chocolate
This easy Mexican hot chocolate recipe is rich, creamy, lightly spiced with cinnamon and chile, and comes together in just minutes on the stovetop.
👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 10 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Ali📖 gimmesomeoven
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●whisk
- ●blender
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Warm the base. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and water. Warm over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling.
water1 cup
2
Add the chocolate. Whisk in the chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt. Continue whisking for 2–⏱️ 3 minutes until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
3
Add vanilla. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
vanilla extract1 teaspoon
4
Blend for froth (optional). For a classic Mexican-style froth, carefully blend the hot chocolate with an immersion blender (or traditional blender, vented) for 15–⏱️ 20 seconds until lightly foamy.
5
Serve. Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream or a cinnamon stick if desired, and enjoy warm.
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