MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE

by Kyla Van Heerden

By Zandeleen Thygesen @zandilions

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE

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Serves: 2
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • INGREDIENTS
  • For the hot chocolate
  • • 2 cups milk
  • • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • • ⅛ teaspoon chilli powder
  • • ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne (optional)
  • • 28g bittersweet chocolate
  • • Marshmallows, cream, chilli shavings, and/or chocolate shavings (optional toppings)

Instructions

METHOD
1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add milk, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, chili powder, cayenne pepper (if desired).
2. Mix together with a whisk, add the bittersweet chocolate and heat until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is hot, but not boiling.
3. Divide hot chocolate into 2 mugs and serve with marshmallows, chocolate shavings and a cinnamon stick.

TOP TIP
For a thicker and creamier cup of hot chocolate, use whole milk and 60-120g of bittersweet chocolate.

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