Aztec Elixir Recipe

Name: Aztec Elixir
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chocolate shavings, Scharffen Berger or Callebaut; 1 cup cocoa powder, Scharffen Berger or Cacao Barry; 2/3 cup sugar with 1 vanilla bean chopped and mixed into the sugar; 1 tablespoon ancho chile pepper powder; 1 tablespoon cornmeal; 1 cup 2 percent or whole milk; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 2 cinnamon sticks; Whipped cream, as an accompaniment; Corn husks and ancho chile powder, as a garnish

Servings: persons

2 cups chocolate shavings, Scharffen Berger or Callebaut
1 cup cocoa powder, Scharffen Berger or Cacao Barry
2/3 cup sugar with 1 vanilla bean chopped and mixed into the sugar
1 tablespoon ancho chile pepper powder
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 cup 2 percent or whole milk
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 cinnamon sticks
Whipped cream, as an accompaniment
Corn husks and ancho chile powder, as a garnish

1
In a medium bowl, combine the Cocoa Powder Blend ingredients well.
2
Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place.
3
In a saucepan, combine the milk and cream and heat until warm over medium high heat.
4
Once warm, turn heat down to low and add 3/4 cup cocoa powder blend.
5
Blend with a whisk and steep with the cinnamon for 10 minutes.
6
After steeping, bring the mixture to a boil, and strain, to remove cinnamon stick and vanilla bean chunks.
7
Pour into a blender and pulse, to add air and create a foamy head.
8
Serve immediately in a bowl with whipped cream.
9
Sprinkle with ancho chile powder and garnish corn husks.

1053

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chocolate shavings, Scharffen Berger or Callebaut, 1 cup cocoa powder, Scharffen Berger or Cacao Barry, 2/3 cup sugar with 1 vanilla bean chopped and mixed into the sugar, 1 tablespoon ancho chile pepper powder, and more.

Yes, Aztec Elixir falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Aztec Elixir

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