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One cozy cup of this Mexican hot chocolate, and you’ll be hooked by its yummy spices and delicious cinnamon cocoa flavor!
This cup of warm goodness isn’t much different than Traditional Hot Cocoa, with the exception of a little extra spice.
We Love Mexican Hot Chocolate!
This recipe is similar to a classic Champurrado (Mexican hot chocolate), but unlike Hot Cocoa, the taste comes from a blend of spices.
Here’s why we love it:
- Delicious. The overall result is a spiced, thick, and creamy chocolate drink.
- Quick. With a quick prep time, it’s ready to enjoy in only 30 minutes!
- Perfect for dipping. Try dipping Mexican Wedding Cookies or Shortbread Cookies!
To be even more authentic use a molinillo, a traditional wooden whisk used to whip hot chocolate and make it deliciously frothy.
Ingredients
- sugar
- all-purpose flour
- cocoa powder – Use unsweetened natural or Dutch-processed cocoa powder which is also called baking cocoa. Do not use a hot chocolate mix or chocolate milk mix.
- cold water
- salt
- spices – cinnamon + cloves – This is what adds so much flavor!
- milk – Use whole milk for the creamiest texture. Lower fat milks work but don’t make it as creamy. Half and half is another good substitute.
- vanilla extract
- whipped cream & nutmeg (or cinnamon) – For a garnish.
How to Make Mexican Hot Chocolate
- COOK. In a medium pot, combine sugar, flour, cocoa, water, and spices. Cook for 4 minutes over medium heat.
- Add milk and let scald but do not boil. Stir in vanilla and remove from heat.
- GARNISH. If desired, top with Whipped Cream and nutmeg, or some marshmallows. Sprinkle on some extra spices, and throw a cinnamon stick in there for good measure.
Recipe Tips
This recipe for Mexican chocolate is simply spiced.
- Scalding means heating the mixture until it’s just about to hit boiling point. Once it’s there, remove it from the heat and add the vanilla.
- Thickening. Mexican hot chocolate is thicker than American hot chocolate. Flour, cornstarch, or masa harina is often used to create a thick and creamy texture.
- STORE. Once cooled, pour into a glass jar, cover and place in the fridge for up to a week.
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Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe
One cozy cup of this Mexican hot chocolate, and you'll be hooked by its yummy spices and delicious cinnamon cocoa flavor!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa
- 1-1½ cups cold water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon cloves
- 6 cups milk
- whipped cream
- nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium pot, combine sugar, flour, cocoa, water, and spices. Cook for 4 minutes over medium heat.
- Add milk and let scald but do not boil.
- Stir in vanilla and remove from heat.
- If desired, top with whipped cream and nutmeg.
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Notes
STORE. Once cooled, pour into a glass jar, cover and place in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 206mg, Potassium: 376mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 20g, Vitamin A: 395IU, Calcium: 287mg, Iron: 0.7mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I love this stuff! Thanks so much!
Love the addition of cinnamon and cloves! So delicious on a cHilly day!
Oh I love a good cup of Mexican hot chocolate.
Me too!! It’s so good 🙂 Thanks!
I’ve had mexican hot chocolate with cinnamon, but not with cloves. Sounds like a tasty addition. And of course with whipped cream and a sprinkling of nutmeg it looks seriously amazing!
I love this exciting spin on hot cocoa! I’m curling up with this in front of the fire.. mmm 🙂
This Mexican hot chocolate was amazing! Not only was it easy to make, but I loved the spices in it. It was very warming!
haven’t made hot chocolate in years, what a wonderful reminder of a fun, warming recipe, thank you, love the Mexican tweak too
My favorite new hot cocoa recipe. It has the perfect taste of hot cocoa with all the spices. Not overpowering and even better with a nice dollop of whip cream.
Im pretty loyal to my peppermint hot chocolate, but the spices in this blend is vying for that top spot!
Can this be made in a crock pot?
I personally haven’t tried, but I would think it would turn out great 🙂