Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe

Name: Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe
Total time: 10 mins
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk; 0.5 Mexican hot chocolate drink tablet (such as Nestle® Abuelita®); 1 dried red chile de arbol, lightly toasted

Discover the secrets to making authentic Mexican hot chocolate with traditional Mexican chocolate tablets or squares. For an extra kick, add a piece of chile de arbol – but be warned, it's spicy!

Total time10 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time5 mins
Yield1

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Servings

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
0.5 Mexican hot chocolate drink tablet (such as Nestle® Abuelita®)
1 dried red chile de arbol, lightly toasted

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine milk and Mexican chocolate over medium-low heat. Simmer, stirring continuously, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is heated through, about 5 minutes. Avoid boiling.
Carefully pour the hot chocolate mixture into a blender. Secure the lid tightly with a potholder. Blend until the mixture becomes delightfully foamy. Pour into your favorite mug. If desired, break a chile de arbol into a few pieces, remove the seeds, and add to the hot chocolate. Enjoy immediately for the best taste!

Nutrition

Calories: 444 kcal
Fat Content: 15 g
Sugar Content: 11 g
Sodium Content: 108 mg
Protein Content: 14 g
Cholesterol Content: 24 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 63 g
Saturated Fat Content: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g