Best 12 Mexican Style Hot Chocolate Recipes

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In the realm of warm and comforting beverages, Mexican-style hot chocolate reigns supreme. Originating from the vibrant culinary traditions of Mexico, this decadent concoction has captivated hearts and taste buds for centuries. Also known as "champurrado" or "chocolate de mesa," this unique creation not only embodies the flavors of Mexico but also holds a special place in its cultural heritage. Made with a harmonious blend of chocolate, spices, and often masa harina (a type of corn flour), Mexican-style hot chocolate is a perfect treat to savor during chilly evenings, celebrations, or simply as a comforting pick-me-up. Its rich, velvety texture envelops the senses like a warm embrace, while the symphony of flavors tantalizes the palate, making it an irresistible indulgence for chocolate enthusiasts worldwide.

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MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     beverage

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch cayenne pepper
2 (12-ounce) bags semisweet chocolate chips (recommended: Hershey's)
Cocoa powder, for serving

Steps:

  • For stovetop: In a large pot over medium heat, whisk together milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Add chocolate chips. Stir until chocolate is melted. Cover and turn heat to low for 5 minutes.
  • For slow cooker: In a 4-quart slow cooker, whisk together milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Add chocolate chips. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 2 to 3 hours, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Serve with a dusting of cocoa powder.

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

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE



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Make and share this Mexican Hot Chocolate recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Beverages

Time 25m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/3 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, cocoa and cinnamon in a small, heavy-duty saucepan; gradually stir in milk.
  • Warm over medium heat, stirring constantly, until hot (do not boil).
  • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
  • Beat with wire whisk until frothy.
  • Serve.

EASY MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE



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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

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE



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Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Beverages     Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons Hershey's unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch chili powder
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Bring the 3/4 cup of water to a rolling boil.
  • Add in the milk.
  • Transfer the liquids to a mug.
  • Add in the cocoa powder and chocolate syrup.
  • Add in the cinnamon and chili powder.
  • Stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Top with your desired toppings.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 cal

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.

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     beverage

Yield 2 to 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
4 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, such a Lindt, chopped
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Smallest pinch cayenne pepper
Long cinnamon sticks for stirrers, optional

Steps:

  • Place the milk and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Off the heat, stir in the chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper with a wooden spoon and allow to steep for 3 minutes. Reheat the hot chocolate over low heat until it simmers.
  • Strain the chocolate into a measuring cup and pour into mugs. Stir with cinnamon sticks, if desired.

PERFECT MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE



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This Mexican hot chocolate recipe makes a batch of rich, spiced hot chocolate that warms winter perfectly.

Provided by Unpeeled

Categories     beverage     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 2 cinnamon sticks, lightly crushed
Pinch kosher salt
Generous pinch cayenne pepper or hot chili powder (optional)
3 1/2 ounces chopped dark chocolate, such as Valrhona 70%
Whipped cream, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the milk, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne or chili powder (if using) in a medium pot. Heat over medium heat until simmering. Reduce the heat a little and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes to bloom the cinnamon and spices.
  • Add the chopped chocolate. Cook, whisking, until the chocolate is fully melted and emulsified. Taste for sweetness and spice.
  • If using cinnamon sticks, strain the liquid through a mesh sieve into cups. If not using cinnamon sticks, pour the Mexican hot chocolate directly into mugs.
  • Serve warm with a dollop of fresh whipped cream, and perhaps a garnish of a few chocolate shavings or additional cinnamon sticks.

CHOCOLATE CALIENTE: AUTHENTIC MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE



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Make genuine Mexican hot chocolate for your next fiesta or snow day. This is an easy recipe with delicious variations.

Provided by Robin Grose

Categories     Dessert     Beverage

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 (3-ounce) tablets Mexican table chocolate
4 cups milk

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • The tablets of chocolate de mesa are usually divided into 6 to 8 wedges. Place each tablet on a cutting board and cut with a sharp knife into wedges. Don't worry if they don't cut perfectly-you are going to be dissolving the chocolate .
  • Place milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Once the first tiny bubbles begin to appear in the milk, add the wedges of chocolate and continue heating, stirring slowly but constantly, until the chocolate has melted. Do not let milk boil; if it looks as if it is going to start boiling, take the pan off the heat for a few minutes, continue to stir, then turn burner down a bit and return pan to heat.
  • Drink hot chocolate as is, or place in a blender , half of the amount at a time, and carefully blend mixture until the desired degree of frothiness has been reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 148 mg, Sugar 34 g, Fat 17 g, ServingSize 3 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE



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This is a variation on a hot chocolate recipe that I found on the net. It originally used 2 eggs, but I left them out.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Beverages

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups whole milk
4 ounces mexican chocolate (3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 tablespoons sugar
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla, preferably Mexican
cinnamon stick (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a medium sized saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until scalding, but not boiling.
  • Break the chocolate into pieces. Add to the hot milk along with the cinnamon, sugar and salt. Stir until melted. Beat with a wire whisk until frothy.
  • Add the vanilla. Continue to whisk.
  • Pour into 4 mugs. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 144.8, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 44.7, Protein 8.7

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE



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Mexican chocolate is available at Mexican markets, some grocery stores and always online. Often you will find it under the brand name Ibarra, in a distinct yellow- and red-striped, hexagon-shaped box. Ibarra chocolate comes in both dark chocolate and in ''new'' flavorings - mixed with sugar cane, cinnamon and finely ground almonds. Get the former and follow the lead of our recipe's source, Rick Bayless, the great American interpreter of Mexican cuisine.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, non-alcoholic drinks

Time 10m

Yield Three to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 1/2 cups milk
1 3 3/10-ounce tablet Mexican chocolate, roughly chopped (see note)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, simmer the milk and chocolate for a few minutes, stirring constantly to dissolve the chocolate.
  • Either pour into a pitcher and beat well with a Mexican molinillo (chocolate beater), a whisk or an electric mixer, or pour into a blender, cover loosely and blend until thoroughly mixed. Either way, you should wind up with a nicely frothy drink. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 205, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 68 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams

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

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better the hot chocolate will be. Look for chocolate with a high cacao content (70% or higher) and a rich, dark flavor.
  • Don't overheat the milk: Overheating the milk can cause it to curdle. Heat the milk over low heat until it is just simmering, then remove it from the heat.
  • Add spices to taste: Mexican-style hot chocolate is traditionally made with a variety of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and chili powder. Start with a small amount of each spice and adjust to taste.
  • Use a blender or frother to create a smooth, frothy texture: If you want a smooth, frothy hot chocolate, use a blender or frother to blend the ingredients together until they are well combined.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Mexican-style hot chocolate is often served with a variety of toppings, such as whipped cream, marshmallows, and grated chocolate. Choose your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Conclusion:

Mexican-style hot chocolate is a delicious and comforting drink that is perfect for a cold day or a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy a cup of authentic Mexican-style hot chocolate in the comfort of your own home.

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