mexican spiced hot chocolate
Mmmm…want some?
I was craving some thick Mexican hot chocolate, but it was cold and late and I had about zero interest in bundling up to go to the grocery store to pick up some authentic Mexican chocolate. So instead, I did the next best thing — rounded up some cinnamon, chipotle powder, cayenne and a pinch of nutmeg, and added the spices to a simple homemade hot chocolate recipe.
With minutes, the mixture was simmering on the stove and smelled absolutely amazing. I decided to go decadent and top mine with some homemade whipped cream drizzled with chocolate syrup, and then had to force myself to stop and take some pictures. This turned out to be unbelievably delicious. The spices were subtle but gave just the extra spicy hot chocolate kick I was craving. And the warm, thick chocolate topped with the cool sweet whipped cream was the perfect comfort food on a chilly night.
Craving = Satisfied.
What are some of your favorite ways to prepare homemade hot chocolate?
A simple recipe for homemade hot chocolate with some delicious Mexican spices added in.
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup Dutch-processed unsweetened cocoa powder (or the cocoa powder of your choice)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp. cornstarch (optional thickener)
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. chipotle powder or chili powder
- pinch of nutmeg
- pinch of cayenne
- optional toppings: whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate syrup, and/or chocolate shavings
Method
Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until simmering, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and serve with optional toppings.
http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/mexican-spiced-hot-chocolate/
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Oh Ali. You and your ridiculously awesome drinks. What can I say? Simply amazing! I hope your enjoying something similarly fantastic over here in Europe. :)
Oh my goodness – I could seriously have this all year long!
Love this hot chocolate, the spice is perfect!
This is my absolute favorite type of hot cocoa!! Love the heat!!
I’ve never had Mexican Hot Chocolate even though I’ve heard how easy it is to make. Fail. I really need to try this soon :).
Fantastic! I’m so gonna make this during the holidays when we’ll get back from a ski day
i love mexican hot chocolate because the cinnamon makes it even MORE warm and comforting! another favorite way to have hot chocolate is to stir in toffee bits! (or use a toffee stirrer – just discovered those from williams-sonoma!)
Absolutely fabulous!
I just practically passed out when I opened this up!!!!!
Ooooooh my goodness. I want my face in this right now.
This sounds spicy and rich and wonderful and the pictures are amazing Ali!
Gimme some hot chocolate! ;)