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A mug of Mexican hot chocolate next to a basket with conchas.
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Traditional Mexican Hot Chocolate

Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting time5 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 251kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of whole milk you can use low-fat milk as well. I just happen to prefer the whole version for this recipe
  • 1 large cinnamon stick
  • 1 tablet of Mexican chocolate you can find it in the Hispanic foods aisle in your supermarket or at a Mexican supermarket

You will also need:

  • 1 molinillo this is a traditional wooden tool to make the chocolate frothy and good. If you don't have one, you can use a whisk.

Instructions

  • Pour milk into a large pot, add the cinnamon stick and the tablet of Mexican chocolate.
  • Warm the milk over high heat, moving constantly with the molinillo until the tablets are completely dissolved. Don't take your eyes off the milk because it will boil quickly.
  • When the milk and chocolate start boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes. Let it cool down for 5 minutes.
  • Mix until the chocolate gets frothy, serve with your favorite pan dulce. Try conchas, orejas, roscas chinas, or churros, just to name a few.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Traditional Mexican Hot Chocolate
Amount per Serving
Calories
251
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
43
g
66
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Cholesterol
 
24
mg
8
%
Sodium
 
105
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
322
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
30
g
10
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
29
g
32
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
395
IU
8
%
Calcium
 
284
mg
28
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Cold Beverages & Aguas Frescas
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: how to make hot cocoa, how to make mexican hot chocolate