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.
Mexican Spiced Hot Chocolate
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
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until simmering, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and serve with optional toppings.
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
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Made this for myself, and while it is very delicious I wish the recipe was for a smaller portion. I’m only one person, and you lose some of the flavor in the process of chilling and microwaving leftover hot cocoa.
We’re glad to hear you enjoyed it, Katelyn!
Sipping on mine right now! Delicious!!!
We’re glad you like it Natasha! :D
Looks great but I wouldn’t use chipolte as it is a smokey flavor. Cayenne is just fine.
Hi! My boyfriend found this recipe on Pinterest and I was a little bit freaked out by the spices, but he convinced me to try it. It’s delicious. Thank you so much!
You know how the original recipe calls for 1/4 tsp of chilli powder?
I quartered the recipe and dumped in a good teaspoon.
This was yummy. Thank you. I was bad though, I added a tablespoon of Nutella to the recipe and topped it off with whipped cream and caramel. Perfect for our NJ snow day. Thanks again
That looks absolutely decadent, I have to try some today. I’m looking for homemade foodstuffs I can use as Christmas gifts, as this year the cranberries have been so bad, I can’t do cranberry sauce.
A friend recommended this, and I’m glad she did. Thank you.
Hello…this is delicious!
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!