Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe For A Frosty Day

Mexican hot chocolate recipes are another one of the Mexican delicacies that will not only warm you up but will also give a different, unique flavour and variation to your regular favourite. If a mug of liquid could give you happiness, it surely will be a Mexicon hot choco.

Mexican traditions and cuisine have fascinated many people around the world. The vibrant colours of Sombrebo, the courtesy and politeness of the people, groups performing the enchanting Jarabe Tapatio and delicacies like Burrito, Quesadillas, Tortillas and Tamales, they have a unique charm that attracts everyone towards it. And adding up to the unique charms of Mexico is its authentic hot chocolate made from Mexican cacao beans, bitter, grainy and a lot different than anything you have ever tasted.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe

Mexican hot chocolate recipes are known for its high sugar content and use of spices like nutmeg and cinnamon and sometimes even chillies, the world famous Mexican peppers like cayenne. Mexican chocolate is very different from regular chocolate, it has a rustic flavour, rough texture and a bitter taste. These cacao beans are crushed roughly and mixed with water to make hot chocolate. The rough and grainy texture of the chocolate can actually be felt in each sip of your hot chocolate. If you too want to make a nice, authentic cup of Mexican hot chocolate for yourself, follow this simple recipe to do it without hassle.

Easy Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe

1. In a pan, add 3 cups of whole milk and 3 tbsp crushed cinnamon sticks and put the pan on medium flame.
2. Simmer the milk, don't boil, while whisking occasionally for 10 minutes.
3. Now add 170 gm of semisweet Mexican chocolate (chopped) , 3 tbsp granulated sugar, 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper, 3/4 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of kosher salt.
4. Whisk the ingredients constantly until it becomes smooth and cook for about 5 minutes.
5. Pour in a mug and serve with whipped cream garnish.

Mexican hot chocolate recipes are made by using traditional wooden whisk known as molinillo. The hot chocolate whisked with molinillo are creamier, frothier and have that country flavour that seeps deep into your heart. But even without molinillo, you can cook it almost perfectly. Do try out this simple recipe and tell us how you liked that in the comments.

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