How to Make Mexican Hot Cocoa

In a large saucepan, whisk both milks, the chocolate syrup, vanilla, sugar, cocoa powder, only 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and chili powder. , Stir in the the cinnamon sticks and chili., Add the chocolate., Simmer on high and keep whisking for about two...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: In a large saucepan

    Cook the mixture under medium heat, until it starts to slightly bubble and warm up., Whisk until it melts fully., Reduce the heat to low and keep whisking occasionally until the mixture begins to thicken, taking about ten minutes., Whisk until the hot cocoa begins to form small peaks., Scoop the hot cocoa out using a ladle.

    Garnish with whipped cream, a cinnamon stick, and chili flakes.

    Enjoy!
  2. Step 2: whisk both milks

  3. Step 3: the chocolate syrup

  4. Step 4: vanilla

  5. Step 5: cocoa powder

  6. Step 6: only 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

  7. Step 7: and chili powder.

  8. Step 8: Stir in the the cinnamon sticks and chili.

  9. Step 9: Add the chocolate.

  10. Step 10: Simmer on high and keep whisking for about two minutes.

  11. Step 11: Pour in the heavy cream and the rest of the cinnamon.

  12. Step 12: Serve.

Detailed Guide

Cook the mixture under medium heat, until it starts to slightly bubble and warm up., Whisk until it melts fully., Reduce the heat to low and keep whisking occasionally until the mixture begins to thicken, taking about ten minutes., Whisk until the hot cocoa begins to form small peaks., Scoop the hot cocoa out using a ladle.

Garnish with whipped cream, a cinnamon stick, and chili flakes.

Enjoy!

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