nutritional information

Per SERVING:

  • Calories: 50
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Total Fat: 3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Sodium: 1 mg
  • Fiber: 1 g
Vegan

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Serves 8

30 minutes or fewer

In Mexico, round boxes of La Abuelita or Ibarra chocolate are as familiar and well-loved as Nestlé’s Quick and Hershey’s syrup are in the United States. The individually wrapped tablets of chocolate inside are laced with canela (Mexican cinnamon) and stoneground cocoa nibs, which give Mexican hot chocolate its distinctive flavor and earthy texture. Both brands are becoming more common in national supermarkets, but you can always find them in Mexican markets or at mexgrocer.com.
  • 1 qt. water or milk
  • 1 3-oz. Mexican chocolate tablet, such as Ibarra or La Abuelita coarsely chopped
  • 8 cinnamon sticks for garnish

Heat 1 cup water or milk with chocolate in saucepan over medium heat. Stir until chocolate has melted. Add remaining water or milk, and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat, and beat with whisk or electric mixer on low, until foamy. Serve in mugs garnished with cinnamon sticks, if desired.

November 2005

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comments

fyi.. there is no such thing as MEXICAN CINNAMON... cinnamon is cinnamon... as of yet it has no nationality... lol

Elizabeth... - 2011-12-05 15:11:54

Mexican chocolate melted on ice cream is delicious, too!

Kristina - 2010-12-16 06:00:57

My local authentic Mexican restaurant makes this - with the cinnamon and cinnamon stick and a whole chilli pepper in the mug as garnish. I'm not sure if it's that that gives it the hint of spicy heat or if there is a pinch of cayenne in there, but I have to say, surprisingly it is a delicious combination with the chocolate, cinnamon, and chili pepper.

Anonymous - 2010-12-15 14:37:04

Sea salt. No kidding. At first I thought sea salt in hot chocolate? no way! But it blew my mind.

Dennis - 2010-12-15 11:55:12

a pinch of Chili Pepper is AMAZING in hot chocolate.

Veggie Lover - 2010-12-13 12:40:18

I use a pinch of chili.

Sharzer - 2010-10-29 05:31:13

Have you ever heard that some people put paprika in their hot chocolate? I cannot remember who does that. I remember reading that somewhere.

Vicki - 2009-12-26 23:11:53

You can also use soy milk! It's delicious.

jan pierce - 2009-12-22 19:30:14