Mexican Hot Chocolate

This Mexican-inspired hot chocolate spiced with vanilla, cinnamon, and a hint of chile is the perfect drink to warm you up on a cold night!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 11 mins
• Calories: 289 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 6 cups milk
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 vanilla bean
• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
• 1 teaspoon Urfa biber (Turkish chile pepper)
• 1 tablespoon grated bittersweet chocolate
• 0.5 cup whipped cream, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Split vanilla bean lengthwise with the tip of a sharp knife. Place Urfa biber in a tea infuser.

Step 2

Combine vanilla bean, Urfa biber, milk, and cinnamon stick in a pot.

Step 3

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until milk is steaming and small bubbles appear, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove Urfa biber. Reduce heat to low. Add chocolate and sugar; stir until chocolate is melted, about 2 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick and vanilla bean.

Step 4

Pour into cups and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with bittersweet chocolate.