Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe

Name: Mexican Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups whole milk; 1/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons malted milk powder; 1 cup cold heavy cream; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 shot white tequila; Pinch kosher salt; Mini marshmallows, for topping

Servings: persons

4 cups whole milk
1/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons malted milk powder
1 cup cold heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 shot white tequila
Pinch kosher salt
Mini marshmallows, for topping

1
For the base: Add the milk to a medium saucepan, and warm it over medium-low heat until just steaming.
2
Whisk in the cocoa, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and malt powder.
3
Pour into mugs.
4
For the adult additions: Whip the cream, sugar, chile powder and cayenne to stiff peaks, using a stand mixer.
5
Add the tequila and salt, and whip to blend.
6
Top mugs of hot chocolate with the chile whipped cream!
7
For the kids' addition: Top each mug of hot chocolate with a handful of mini marshmallows and enjoy!

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups whole milk, 1/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon 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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