Description
Mexican hot chocolate offers rich, spicy warmth with deep cocoa notes and cinnamon complexity. Chilled chocolate blends creamy indulgence with traditional Mexican spice, inviting you to savor each refreshing sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ice
- 1 ½ cups nut milk (of choice)
- ½ cup dark chocolate (chips or chopped bar)
- 2 tbsps cacao powder
- 2 tbsps coconut sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- coconut whipped cream (optional)
- chopped chocolate (optional)
- extra cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Chocolate Melting: Gently melt dark chocolate in a skillet over low heat, stirring until achieving a smooth, glossy texture.
- Liquid Base Creation: Remove skillet from heat, whisk in almond milk and coconut sugar until perfectly blended, creating a uniform liquid foundation.
- Spice Integration: Vigorously blend cacao powder, vanilla extract, espresso, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and sea salt into the mixture, ensuring complete incorporation without any residual lumps.
- Chilling Preparation: Refrigerate the chocolate mixture for 10 minutes, allowing it to cool and slightly condense its consistency.
- Blending Transformation: Combine the chilled chocolate blend with ice cubes in a high-powered blender, processing on high speed until achieving a creamy, frothy consistency with a luxurious frozen texture.
- Elegant Serving: Pour the frozen hot chocolate into chilled glasses, distributing evenly and creating a visually appealing presentation.
- Final Embellishment: Optional garnishes like whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or a delicate cinnamon dusting can elevate the beverage’s visual and flavor profile.
Notes
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Use low, slow heat to prevent burning and achieve a smooth, glossy chocolate base without scorching.
- Spice Balance Technique: Add cayenne and cinnamon gradually, tasting as you go to control heat and depth of flavor without overwhelming the drink.
- Blending Pro Tip: Use high-powered blender and pulse initially to break down ice, then blend continuously for ultra-creamy, frothy texture.
- Serving Suggestion: Chill glasses beforehand to keep frozen hot chocolate cold longer and create a professional, restaurant-quality presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg