Best 5 Mayan Hot Chocolate Recipes
Mayan hot chocolate is an ancient and unique beverage that dates back to the Mayan civilization. It is known for its rich, spicy flavor and its health benefits. Made with a combination of chocolate, spices, and sometimes chili peppers, Mayan hot chocolate is a warm and comforting drink that is perfect for any time of day. This article will provide you with a brief history of Mayan hot chocolate and guide you through the process of making this delicious and flavorful beverage at home.
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MAYAN HOT CHOCOLATE
Don't knock it till you've tried it. This rich, delicious, and kicky hot chocolate might make you abandon your traditional ties. No marshmallows needed; this is for grown-ups. Everything in this recipe can be altered to suit your taste, however I recommend following the recipe to the letter the first time you try.
Provided by That Grace
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 7m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix the hot chocolate mix, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper together in a mug.
- Pour the milk into a glass measuring cup; heat in microwave on High until it begins to boil, about 2 minutes. Slowly pour over the mixture in the mug, stirring with a small whisk as you pour. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 221.3 mg, Sugar 27.2 g
MAYAN HOT CHOCOLATE
Remember the movie Chocolat where Juliette Binoche adds chili to the drink? Well, this is one recipe for a spiced hot chocolate.
Provided by Missy Wombat
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add chili pepper to 2 cups boiling water.
- Cook until liquid is reduced to 1 cup.
- Remove chili pepper; strain for stray seeds, and set aside.
- In a medium-size saucepan, combine cream or milk, vanilla bean and cinnamon stick.
- Heat over medium flame until bubbles appear around the edge.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Add chocolate and sugar or honey.
- Whisk occasionally until chocolate is melted and sugar dissolves.
- Turn off heat.
- Remove vanilla bean and cinnamon stick, stir in ground almonds or hazelnuts.
- Carefully add the chili pepper infusion, a little at a time, making sure the flavour isn't too strong.
- If chocolate is too thick, thin with a little more milk.
MAYAN HOT CHOCOLATE
From Silk Soymilk, posted here for safe-keeping because I don't keep the cartons around after the soymilk's been drunk. Really good for a dessert drink after a Mexican feast or something a little less traditional to warm you up on a cold day! Want to make it cocktail party edition? Add a little creme de cacao, Baileys, and rum!
Provided by the80srule
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk the ingredients together and heat gently. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
HOT CHOCOLATE MAYAN STYLE
When Cortez and those guys arrived in Aztec country, they were unimpressed by these little dark brown beans everyone seemed to carry around, until they learned these were money -- 100 cacao beans would buy a slave. Probably Xocatl was actually developed as a food by Mayan peoples farther south, the beans were a hot trade item, before they finally got ground up and drunk as hot chocolate. You can just make cocoa your usual way (which is perhaps by adding hot water to a pre-mixed envelope), and we can't grind the beans, but here's a bit more authentic way
Provided by Chef Otaktay
Categories Beverages
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Chop the chocolate and heat it in the water until melted.
- Add honey, salt, and beat the hot chocolate water with a balloon wire whip as you add th warmed milk.
- To make it more frothy and give more food value, you can beat up an egg or two, add hot chocolate to it, then pour it into the chocolate cooking pot and continue to whip, (but this isn't authentic).
- Serve the hot chocolate in mugs with cinnamon-bark stick stirrers in each.
MAYAN HOT CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
This new spicy take on brownies is a huge hit! These brownies are moist and fudgy and not cake-like. If you are not a lover of spice or heat, cut the spices in half or even more but you will be amazed at how the heat warms you up just like a big cup of hot chocolate! I don't ways add the marshmallows but they make a nice festive...
Provided by Peggy Sue Ross
Categories Chocolate
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Pre-heat oven to 350. Spray 13 x 9 cake pan with non-stick cooking spray or grease bottom.
- 2. In a large bowl, mix together oil, sugar and eggs. Mix dry ingredients (including 1tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp chili powder & 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper) in a separate bowl and then combine. Stir together to incorporate, 50 strokes.
- 3. Spread into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes at 350 until a toothpick inserted one inch from the edge comes out clean. When done, set aside to cool slightly.
- 4. Mix the frosting with the final 1 tsp of cinnamon and spread over brownies. I like to spread mine on while still slightly warm so the frosting melts onto the brownies almost like a glaze.
- 5. Top with mini-marshmallows lightly sprinkled (through mesh strainer) with cinnamon &/or cocoa powder if desired.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the hot chocolate will be. Look for chocolate with a high cocoa content (at least 70%) and a smooth, rich flavor.
- Don't overheat the milk. Milk that is too hot will scorch the chocolate and give it a bitter taste. Heat the milk gently over low heat, stirring constantly, until it just begins to simmer.
- Add the chocolate to the milk gradually. This will help to prevent the chocolate from clumping. Add a little bit of chocolate at a time, stirring constantly, until all of the chocolate has been melted.
- Season the hot chocolate to taste. You can add a variety of spices to hot chocolate, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, chili powder, or cayenne pepper. You can also add a little bit of honey or sugar to sweeten it.
- Serve the hot chocolate immediately. Hot chocolate is best enjoyed fresh. Serve it in a warm mug with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
Conclusion:
Mayan hot chocolate is a delicious and unique drink that is easy to make at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a hot chocolate that is rich, flavorful, and satisfying. Whether you enjoy it as a warm and comforting drink on a cold day or as a special treat, Mayan hot chocolate is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy chocolate, give Mayan hot chocolate a try. You won't be disappointed!
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