Best 8 Easy Hot Spiced Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipes

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In the pursuit of a comforting and flavorful treat, we present to you a culinary exploration into the realm of "Easy Hot Spiced Mexican Hot Chocolate." This delectable beverage, steeped in tradition and rooted in rich Mexican heritage, offers a harmonious blend of warmth, spice, and chocolatey goodness. Prepare to embark on a journey to find the best recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico, where each sip promises an unforgettable taste adventure.

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HOT SPICED MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE WITH ICE CREAM DUSTED WITH CHILI POWDER



Hot Spiced Mexican Hot Chocolate with Ice Cream Dusted with Chili Powder image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup water
1 vanilla bean (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 heaping tablespoon instant espresso
Pinch salt
2 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, the best quality possible, grated
2 cups whole milk
Vanilla ice cream
Chili powder

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Split the vanilla bean and add to the boiling water. Add sugar, cinnamon, espresso, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 1 minute and add the bittersweet chocolate. Whisk until it gets thick. Add milk and simmer 1 minute. Serve immediately with a dollop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkling of chili powder on top.
  • You may make this ahead and reheat. Make sure to either whisk it or blend it in a blender to make it light and foamy before serving. (The classic Mexican chocolate was whisked with a special wooden tool called a 'molinillo'.)

EASY HOT SPICED MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE



Easy Hot Spiced Mexican Hot Chocolate image

This recipe is from Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello on Food Network. You may make this ahead and reheat. Make sure to either whisk it or blend it in a blender to make it light and foamy before serving.

Provided by kolibri

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup water
1 vanilla beans or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon instant espresso
1 pinch salt
2 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, the best quality possible, grated
2 cups whole milk
chili powder

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Split the vanilla bean and add to the boiling water. Add sugar, cinnamon, espresso, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 1 minute and add the bittersweet chocolate. Whisk until it gets thick. Add milk and simmer 1 minute.
  • Serve immediately with sprinkling of chili powder on top, and you can add a dollop of vanilla ice cream if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 93.3, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 43.6, Protein 4

EASY MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE



Easy Mexican Hot Chocolate image

This is an easy way to spice up regular hot chocolate mix. Add more or less of each ingredient, depending on taste. Serve with marshmallows or whipped cream and enjoy.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Hot Chocolate Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons instant hot chocolate mix
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch chili powder
¼ cup milk
¾ cup boiling water

Steps:

  • In a large mug, mix the hot chocolate mix, chocolate syrup, cinnamon, and chili powder. Pour in the milk. Add the boiling water and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 84.9 mg, Sugar 14 g

SPIKED MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE



Spiked Mexican Hot Chocolate image

Spiked with mezcal and finished with a pinch of chipotle powder, it's the perfect, four-ingredient cocktail to make when it's freezing outside.

Provided by Ivy Mix

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ounces high-quality chocolate milk
2 ounces mezcal
1 pinch ground chipotle chile, plus more for garnish
Grated chocolate, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring chocolate milk, mezcal, and a pinch of chipotle powder to a slight simmer in a saucepan. Meanwhile, fill a serving glass with hot water; when it's warm, pour out the water and add the hot chocolate. Garnish with freshly grated chocolate and more chipotle powder. Serve immediately.

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE



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This delicious, not-too-sweet Mexican hot chocolate is richly flavored with cocoa and delicately seasoned with spices. The whole-stick cinnamon stirrers come in handy, as the old-fashioned chocolate mixture settles if not stirred before drinking. The blend of cinnamon and chocolate flavors is wonderful! -Kathy Young, Weatherford, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup boiling water
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground cloves or nutmeg
3 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream
Whole cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, mix cocoa and sugar; stir in water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. , Add cinnamon and cloves; stir in milk. Simmer 5 minutes (do not boil). Whisk in vanilla. Pour hot chocolate into mugs; top with whipped cream. Use cinnamon sticks for stirrers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SPICED MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE



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Make this luscious Spiced Mexican Hot Chocolate with milk, chocolate and cinnamon. Dollop this Mexican hot chocolate with whipped topping and enjoy!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 qt. (4 cups) milk
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Mix milk, chocolate and cinnamon in saucepan; cook on medium heat until chocolate is completely melted and mixture just comes to boil, stirring constantly.
  • Pour evenly into 4 mugs or cups.
  • Top each with 1 Tbsp. of the whipped topping. Serve each with 1 Chocolate-Dipped Cinnamon Stick (see Tip), if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 29 g, Protein 9 g

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE



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Be sure to add a frothy finish to this Mexican hot chocolate, which is warming and spiced with cinnamon, vanilla and chilli

Provided by Vuyelo Ndlovu

Categories     Drink

Time 9m

Number Of Ingredients 6

500ml whole milk
2 cinnamon sticks (use Mexican cinnamon sticks for a distinctly floral, sweeter taste), plus extra to serve
2 tbsp dark cocoa powder (see tip, below)
½ tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp chilli powder
2 tbsp brown sugar

Steps:

  • Pour the milk into a medium saucepan, add the cinnamon sticks and stir frequently over a medium heat (don't let it boil) until the milk is fragrant, about 5 mins.
  • Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks, then add the cocoa, vanilla, chilli powder and sugar. Remove from the heat and whisk until the mixture is smooth and frothy - this will only take a couple of minutes. Divide between two mugs and garnish with fresh cinnamon sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 30 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

MEXICAN-STYLE HOT CHOCOLATE



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Warm and creamy; simple chocolate flavors with a hint of cinnamon.

Provided by Swanee Speed

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups cold water
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
6 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Whisk cold water, sugar, cocoa powder, flour, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a saucepan until smooth. Place over low heat; bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and hot, about 4 minutes. Stir in milk; heat until hot chocolate just forms bubbles around the edge. Mix vanilla extract into hot chocolate. Blend until smooth with an immersion blender to make the drink slightly frothy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 98.8 mg, Sugar 14 g

Tips:

  • Don't use unsweetened cocoa powder, as it can make your hot chocolate bitter. Instead, opt for sweetened cocoa powder or chocolate chips.
  • If you like your hot chocolate extra creamy, add a splash of milk or cream before serving.
  • For a more decadent hot chocolate, top it with whipped cream, marshmallows, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
  • If you're using a spicy chocolate, such as Mexican chocolate, be sure to taste it before adding more chili powder or cayenne pepper. You can always add more spice, but it's difficult to take it out.
  • Serve hot chocolate with a side of cookies or biscotti for a sweet and satisfying treat.

Conclusion:

Hot chocolate is a delicious and comforting drink that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you like it simple or spicy, there's a hot chocolate recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a warm and cozy treat, give one of these recipes a try.

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