Mexican Hot Chocolate is a rich, thick, and spicy drink filled with flavors of chocolate and spices. It is usually made with milk, semi-sweet chocolate, cocoa powder, paprika, and cinnamon powder. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Mexican Hot Chocolate with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try at home.
I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe to make the process simple and clear. This homemade Mexican Hot Chocolate is one of the best drinks to enjoy on cold winter days to keep yourself cozy and warm.
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What is Mexican Hot Chocolate?
Mexican Hot Chocolate is a rich, mildly sweet, and thick chocolate drink packed with flavors of cinnamon and paprika. It is usually made with full-fat milk, semi-sweetened chocolate, and cocoa powder. This chocolate drink is usually enjoyed on cold winter days to keep yourself warm.
This Mexican hot chocolate usually tastes less sweet, perfectly balanced with warm spices, and grainy in texture. Whereas regular hot chocolate is not spicy, sweet, and filled with flavors of chocolate alone.
Even though the authentic recipe calls for traditional tools for whisking, I have made it simple with homemade simple utensils. This Mexican Hot Chocolate is easy to make beverage even beginners could try and enjoy at home. And the best part is it tastes similar to your favorite gourmet shops around.
Ingredients
The ingredients you will need to make this Mexican Hot Chocolate is simple. And I believe some should be already in your kitchen. So let's see what are the ingredients below.
- Chocolate Chips - I have used semi sweetened chocolate chips but you can also use dark chocolate bars or other semi sweet chocolates
- Cocoa Powder - Unsweetened Cocoa powder works well for this recipe
- Condensed Milk - Gives rich flavor to your drink
- Vanilla Essence - To enhance the flavor of the drink
- Spices - Paprika or chili powder and cinnamon powder delivers a perfect warmness and heat to your drink
- Milk - I have used full fat milk here, but you can also use non-dairy milk like almond milk, oat milk, or others for a vegan friendly version of this drink
- Sweetener - Even though authentic recipe calls for palm sugar, I have used brown sugar here. And you can also feel free to use sweeteners of your preferences
How to make Mexican Hot Chocolate?
I have made this homemade Mexican Hot Chocolate with semi-sweetened chocolate and unsweetened cocoa powder. Even though the authentic recipe calls for Mexican Chocolate tablillas(chocolate tablets) I have used only the chocolate chips that I got from my local grocery stores. For a slight spice, I have used paprika and cinnamon powder.
Following are the high-level instructions to make this recipe but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photo and video, please check out the recipe card below.
- Mix all the chocolate ingredients - In a saucepan with medium heat, pour milk and add chocolate chips and cocoa powder. Mix well until everything dissolves
- Add in the spices and sugar - Now add the paprika, cinnamon powder, and brown sugar. Mix and cook until the mixture turns thick
- Introduce the vanilla essence - Finally, add in the vanilla essence and give a good mix. Remove the hot chocolate from the heat and it is ready to serve
- Serve - Once the drink reaches your desired drinking temperature, serve this hot and spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon powder
Tips
- For Thick and Richness - Full fat milk, chocolate chips and cocoa powder gives a thick and rich chocolate drink but you can also use reduced fat or other milk of your choice
- Spice Factor - Paprika and cinnamon powder gives a little heat to your drink, you can also a bit of cayenne pepper to increase the spice level
- Sweetness - I have used brown sugar here which gives a mild sweet to this drink, but you can feel free to use sweeteners of your choice
- Serving - You can serve this drink hot or warm whenever you crave for it and especially on cold winter days
Calories
This Mexican Hot Chocolate contains 276 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if you introduce or change any ingredients. You can also find detailed nutrition information in the recipe card below.
Storage Suggestions
This chocolate drink tastes great as soon as it is prepared. But you can also store the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in a closed container.
Serving Suggestions
You can serve this Mexican Hot Chocolate during cold winter days to warm up yourself. You can also enjoy this drink whenever you crave a sip of a thick and spicy chocolate drink.
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Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Mexican Hot Chocolate recipe video below that I hope will help you to make a homemade chocolate drink at home. And you could also find this recipe in story format.
📖 Recipe
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 cups Milk, full fat
- ¼ cup Chocolate Chips, semi sweetened
- 3 tbsp Cocoa Powder, unsweetened
- ¼ tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Condensed Milk
- ½ tsp Cinnamon Powder
- ½ tsp Vanilla Essence
- 2 tsp Brown Sugar
- Whipped Cream, for topping
Instructions
To make Mexican Hot Chocolate
- In a saucepan with medium heat, pour milk and add chocolate chips and cocoa powder. Mix well until everything dissolves
- Now add the paprika, cinnamon powder, condensed milk, and brown sugar. Mix and cook until the mixture turns thick
- Finally, add in the vanilla essence and give a good mix. Remove the hot chocolate from the heat and it is ready to serve
- Once the drink reaches your desired drinking temperature, pour it into a serving glass and top it with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon powder
To Serve
- Serve this homemade Mexican Hot Chocolate on cold winter days to keep yourself cozy and warm
Video
Notes
- For Thick and Richness - Full-fat milk, chocolate chips, and cocoa powder gives a thick and rich chocolate drink but you can also use reduced-fat or other milk of your choice
- Spice Factor - Paprika and cinnamon powder gives a little heat to your drink, you can also a bit of cayenne pepper to increase the spice level
- Sweetness - I have used brown sugar here which gives a mild sweetness to this drink, but you can feel free to use sweeteners of your choice
- Serving - You can serve this chocolate drink hot or warm whenever you crave it and especially on cold winter days
Nutrition
FAQ
Mexican Hot Chocolate is a warm, spicy and rich drink filled with flavors of chocolate, and spices. It is usually prepared with full-fat milk, semi-sweet chocolate, cinnamon powder, and a touch of chili powder. This chocolate drink is served as a perfect winter drink to keep the body cozy and warm.
It is prepared with semi-sweetened chocolate, cocoa powder, paprika, cinnamon powder, and full-fat milk. While the full-fat milk gives a rich and thick texture, the semi-sweet chocolates give the depth chocolaty flavor. And the spices added in to give a punch of heat to the drink.
The Mexican Hot Chocolate is spicy and its texture is grainy due to the spices like cinnamon and chili powder. Whereas the regular one is sweet, smooth and the recipe does not call for any spices.
This chocolate drink contains 276 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if you introduce or change any ingredients. You can also find detailed nutrition information in the recipe card above.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you on how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Enjoy!
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