Best 2 Mexican Spiced Chocolate Sorbet Recipes

Mexican spiced chocolate sorbet is a delicious and refreshing dessert that combines the flavors of chocolate, cinnamon, and chili peppers. It is perfect for a hot summer day, or as a light and flavorful treat after a meal. This sorbet is easy to make, and only requires a few simple ingredients. The chocolate, cinnamon, and chili peppers give this sorbet a unique and delicious flavor that is sure to impress your friends and family. If you are looking for a new and exciting dessert to try, then Mexican spiced chocolate sorbet is the perfect recipe for you.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN SP(ICED) CHOCOLATE SORBET

Mexican Sp(Iced) Chocolate Sorbet image

A lot of people have ice cream makers collecting dust in their basement. Go ahead and get it out. You know you want to. Cook time is chill and freeze time.

Provided by Annacia

Categories Frozen Desserts

Time 4h5m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup sugar (more if you like)
3/4 cup cocoa (Hershey's Dark is good)
2 cups water for low-fat sorbet (or milk (skim, 1% or 2%, your choice)
2 ounces dark chocolate (can double if you like) or 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (can double if you like)
1 pinch cayenne (or more, entirely optional but is a nice surprise in a frozen dish)

Steps:

Combine the sugar and cocoa in a saucepan to get rid of lumps. Stir in 2 cups of water or milk and put it over medium-high heat. (Feel free to make part of this coffee if you like ( *whistles innocently*)
Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Take off heat and stir in the chocolate. Stir until it's melted.
Let the mixture cool, and then refrigerate until cold.
Pour into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions. The one I used was so easy: pour in, turn on, wait for magic to happen.
Store in freezer for extra firmness.

SPICED MEXICAN CHOCOLATE COOKIES

Spiced Mexican Chocolate Cookies image

We know what you're thinking; cinnamon, chocolate and... cayenne in a cookie!? Yup! Our Spiced Mexican Chocolate Cookies are a decadent, dark chocolate cookie elevated with a perfect hum of heat. These ingredients are traditionally found in Mexican cuisine, and when combined in the form of a dessert, the result is out-of-this-world good! The flavor profile of our Mexican chocolate cookies is rich, warming and simply irresistible. Try adding our cayenne chocolate cookies to your seasonal cookie tray, or have fun experimenting with a truly exciting new recipe. Remember, no whisk, no reward!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 tablespoons Demerara (raw) sugar

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and red pepper; set aside.
In 2-quart saucepan, heat butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in granulated sugar. Pour into large bowl. Beat in eggs with spoon one at a time until blended. Beat in vanilla. Stir in flour mixture until well blended. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Shape dough into 36 (1 1/4 -inch) balls. Lightly butter hands if dough is sticky when shaping into balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets; flatten slightly. Sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon of Demerara sugar over top of each cookie.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, at least 20 minutes. Store covered in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

Use high-quality chocolate: The chocolate is the key ingredient in this sorbet, so it's important to use a high-quality chocolate that you enjoy the taste of. Look for a chocolate with a cacao content of at least 70%.
Toast the spices: Toasting the spices will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant. Toast the spices in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until they become fragrant.
Let the sorbet ripen before serving: Once the sorbet has been churned, let it ripen in the freezer for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.

Conclusion:

This Mexican spiced chocolate sorbet is a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of chocolate, spices, and cream creates a rich and flavorful sorbet that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are serving it as a dessert or a snack, this sorbet is sure to be a hit.