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To make this authentic Mexican hot chocolate, you need Mexican hot chocolate tablets or squares which gives it its unique taste. Eat the chile only if you can handle it!
This Mexican hot chocolate recipe is smooth, silky subtly spicy, and wonderfully foamy — what more could you ask for in this decadent wintertime drink??
What Is Mexican Hot Chocolate?
Mexican hot chocolate traditionally features chiles or chile powder, which makes it a spicy flavor that American hot chocolate doesn?t have. It?s less sweet than its American counterpart, but still incredibly indulgent.??
Mexican Hot Chocolate Ingredients
You?ll need just three ingredients to make this authentic Mexican hot chocolate recipe:?
- Milk: For the best and creamiest results, use whole milk.?
- Mexican hot chocolate drink tablet: You?ll need half a Mexican hot chocolate drink tablet, such as Nestle Abuelita.?
- Dried red chile de arbol: A lightly toasted dried red chile de arbol gives the drink its signature spice.?
How to Make Mexican Hot Chocolate
You?ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here?s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade Mexican hot chocolate:?
- Melt the chocolate in milk over medium-low heat.?
- Blend the mixture until foamy, then pour into mugs.?
- Break the chile into pieces, discard the seeds, and drop the pieces into the mugs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 dried red chile de arbol, lightly toasted
- ½ Mexican hot chocolate drink tablet (such as Nestle Abuelita)
Directions
Step 1
Place milk and chocolate in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and simmer, stirring, until chocolate is melted but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Pour chocolate mixture into a blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; blend until foamy. Pour into a mug. Break the chile into 2 or 3 pieces, discarding seeds, and drop into the hot chocolate. Drink immediately.
Cook’s Note:
To get the authentic taste, you need to use Mexican chocolate, which contains sugar and cinnamon. It gives the hot chocolate its specific taste. I prefer to use 4 little squares of Rey Margo(R) chocolate, but it's not as easy to find here. You can also use 1/2 tablet Abuelita(R) chocolate per serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 1 | |
| Calories 444 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat9g | 43% |
| Cholesterol24mg | 8% |
| Sodium108mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate63g | 23% |
| Total Sugars11g | |
| Protein14g | |
| Vitamin C7mg | 36% |
| Calcium316mg | 24% |
| Iron0mg | 1% |
| Potassium349mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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