Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe

Name: Mexican Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate or 3 ounces mexican chocolate, tablets; ½ cup sugar; 2 tablespoons instant espresso granules; 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 pinch salt; 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest; 4 cups milk; ½ teaspoon almond extract; cinnamon stick, for garnish; sweetened whipped cream (optional)

Servings: persons

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate or 3 ounces mexican chocolate, tablets
½ cup sugar
2 tablespoons instant espresso granules
1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
4 cups milk
½ teaspoon almond extract
cinnamon stick, for garnish
sweetened whipped cream (optional)

1
Combine chocolate, sugar, espresso granules, cinnamon, salt, orange zest and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan over low heat.
2
Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
3
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
4
Stir in milk and almond extract; reheat but do not boil.
5
Remove saucepan from stove; whisk hot chocolate until foamy.
6
Pour into mugs.
7
Garnish with cinnamon sticks and top with whipped cream, if desired.

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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: 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate or 3 ounces mexican chocolate, tablets, ½ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons instant espresso granules, 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Mexican Hot Chocolate 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.

Mexican Hot Chocolate

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