A quick and easy recipe to make rich and flavorful Mexican hot chocolate with a hint of cinnamon and spice.
Preparation time
5min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 cups milk
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- whipped cream
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and cinnamon.
Step 2
Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly until the sugar and cocoa are dissolved and the mixture is hot, but not boiling.
Step 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and cayenne pepper, if using.
Step 4
Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream if desired.