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Spicy Mexican
Hot Chocolate
Recipe With Cinnamon And Chilli Flakes

20 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
14
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
Hot chocolate with chilli flakes is a Mexican-inspired beverage. The combination of rich dark chocolate, aromatic cinnamon, and subtle chilli heat creates a complex, warming beverage that stimulates the senses. It’s perfect for colder months when a little extra heat goes a long way.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
Main Ingredients:
4 cupsWhole milk
115 gmDark bittersweet chocolate (chopped)
3 tbspUnsweetened cocoa powder
3-4 tbspGranulated sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tspGround cinnamon
1 tspVanilla extract
¼ tsp Chilli powder (or cayenne pepper for more heat)
⅛-¼ tspRed chilli flakes (adjust to heat preference)
1 pinchSalt
For Garnish:
as neededWhipped cream or marshmallows
as neededChocolate shavings
as neededRed chilli flakes (pinch)
as requiredCinnamon sticks
as neededGround cinnamon (dusting)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prepare ingredients

Finely chop the dark chocolate into small, uniform pieces to ensure even melting. Measure out all your spices – ground cinnamon, chilli powder, and chilli flakes. Sift the cocoa powder if it's lumpy to prevent clumps in your hot chocolate. Have your vanilla extract, sugar, and salt ready. This preparation ensures smooth cooking.

Step 1
Prepare ingredients
3 minutes
Step 2
Heat milk and combine dry ingredients
3 minutes
Step 3
Add chocolate and melt
5 minutes
Step 4
Simmer and infuse flavours
3 minutes