Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe

Hot Chocolate is a delicious and popular drink, especially in the cold seasons. The Mexican Hot chocolate has a slightly different flavor and aroma than the ordinary hot chocolate, which adheres strongly in the cool autumn and winter weather. Are you ready for heart-warming Mexican hot chocolate recipe?

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 4½ ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ¹⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Small pinch of ground cayenne pepper
• cinnamon sticks(Optional)

Instructions

Step 1

Place the milk and brown sugar in a medium saucepan and bring just to a simmer.

Step 2

Off the heat, whisk in the chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Allow to steep for 3 minutes. Reheat the mixture over low heat until it almost comes to a simmer.

Step 3

Pour hot chocolate into mugs. Top it with cream, sprinkle some cocoa powder and red pepper (optional).

Notes

For serving: Cinnamon Baked Doughnuts (see recipe) or store-bought cinnamon doughnuts