Authentic and Easy Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe
Make this rich and creamy Mexican hot chocolate at home for a cozy winter drink. This traditional recipe uses warming spices and Mexican chocolate tablets for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk (or preferred milk)
- 1 tablet (about 3.1 oz) Mexican chocolate (like Ibarra or Abuelita)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for a spicy chocolate drink)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the milk, Mexican chocolate tablet, and cinnamon stick in a medium saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently until the chocolate is completely melted and the milk is hot, but not boiling. Do not let it boil.
- Remove the cinnamon stick from the saucepan.
- Stir in the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and the optional cayenne pepper.
- To achieve the traditional frothy texture, use a whisk, immersion blender, or a molinillo (traditional wooden whisk). Whisk vigorously until a layer of foam forms on top.
- Taste the drink and add sugar if desired, stirring until dissolved.
- Pour your rich and creamy Mexican hot chocolate into mugs and serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra thick, comforting sip similar to Champurrado, you can whisk in 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of cold milk before heating.
- If you do not have Mexican chocolate tablets, substitute with 1/2 cup of good quality unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- This drink is perfect for pairing with pan dulce or enjoying on a cold evening.
- You can find more cozy winter warm drinks inspiration on our Pinterest account.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 30