Mexican hot chocolate
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 2
Ingredients
- 500ml whole milk
- 2 cinnamon sticks (use Mexican cinnamon sticks for a distinctly floral, sweeter taste), plus extra to serve
- 2 tbsp dark cocoa powder (see tip, below)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp chilli powder
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Method
- STEP 1
Pour the milk into a medium saucepan, add the cinnamon sticks and stir frequently over a medium heat (don’t let it boil) until the milk is fragrant, about 5 mins.
- STEP 2
Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks, then add the cocoa, vanilla, chilli powder and sugar. Remove from the heat and whisk until the mixture is smooth and frothy – this will only take a couple of minutes. Divide between two mugs and garnish with fresh cinnamon sticks.
