Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate with Chile

Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate with Chile

by Jaime Carmona 1 year ago
5 (2)
5 minutes
443.6 kcal
62.5 g carbs
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Description

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!

Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ Mexican hot chocolate drink tablet (such as Nestle® Abuelita®)
  • 1 dried red chile de arbol, lightly toasted
Directions
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 1 hot chocolate
calories: 443.6 kcal
carbohydrates: 62.5 g
protein: 13.8 g
saturated fat: 8.5 g
cholesterol: 24.4 mg
sodium: 107.6 mg
sugar: 11 g