Mexican Hot Cocoa

Serves: 6

Jacklyn McClure

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

41

Spice

52

Sweetness

54

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Whole Milk

1 cup

Sugar

1.5 tsps

Ground Cinnamon

Directions:

1

Whisk evaporated milk, whole milk, liqueur, vanilla, sugar, cocoa, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and chili powder in a heavy saucepan

2

Add 2 of the cinnamon sticks and chile and cook gently over medium-low heat until warm

3

Add chocolate and cook, whisking until melted

4

Gently bring to a high simmer; reduce heat and simmer until liquid thickens and reduces slightly, whisking often, 10 minutes

5

Combine heavy cream with remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and beat until peaks form

6

Ladle 1/3 cup hot cocoa into each of 8 teacups; top with 1 tablespoon whipped cream and garnish with a cinnamon stick

7

Whisk evaporated milk, whole milk, liqueur, vanilla, sugar, cocoa, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and chili powder in a heavy saucepan

8

Add 2 of the cinnamon sticks and chile and cook gently over medium-low heat until warm

9

Add chocolate and cook, whisking until melted

10

Gently bring to a high simmer; reduce heat and simmer until liquid thickens and reduces slightly, whisking often, 10 minutes

11

Combine heavy cream with remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and beat until peaks form

12

Ladle 1/3 cup hot cocoa into each of 8 teacups; top with 1 tablespoon whipped cream and garnish with a cinnamon stick