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    Spicy Aztec Hot Chocolate with Chipotle

    BY: Ben Rayl PUBLISHED: 23 Nov, '13 UPDATED: 14 May, '21 Leave a Comment

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    Chipotle chiles and cinnamon combine with rich, creamy chocolate to spice up this Aztec themed hot chocolate.  Perfect on a chilly evening (maybe more so with a splash of tequila) this is cocoa with a kick.

    Spicy aztec hot chocolate with chipotle
    Spicy aztec hot chocolate with chipotle

    Spicy Aztec Hot Chocolate with Chipotle

    Chipotle chiles and cinnamon combine with rich, creamy chocolate to spice up this Aztec themed hot chocolate.  Perfect on a chilly evening (maybe more so with a splash of tequila) this is cocoa with a kick.
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 324kcal
    Author: Ben Rayl

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 cup whole milk
    • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 2 tablespoon sugar
    • 3 tablespoon cocoa powder - high quality Dutch processed
    • ½ cup dark chocolate - chopped
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder - ½ teaspoon if you want it very spicy
    • a pinch sea salt
    • for topping whipped cream

    Instructions

    • Heat the milk until not quite boiling in a large saucepan over medium heat.
    • Put the cornstarch in a small dish, and whisk in about ¼ cup of hot milk until smooth.  Pour this back in, then whisk in the sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate, cinnamon, chipotle powder and salt.  Bring to a boil and stir constantly until thickened - about  5 minutes.
    • Keep warm until ready to serve - top with whipped cream.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 3mg

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