Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate

Mexican hot chocolate is made by melting Mexican chocolate that contains sugar and cinnamon in warm milk for a richer, more intense chocolate flavor. Chile de arbol adds a touch of heat.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 444 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place milk and chocolate in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and simmer, stirring, until chocolate is melted but not boiling, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Pour chocolate mixture into a blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; blend until foamy. Pour into a mug. Break the chile into 2 or 3 pieces, discarding seeds, and drop into the hot chocolate. Drink immediately.