Mexican Hot Chocolate (Chocolate Caliente)

A simple Mexican hot chocolate recipe, ideal for chilly days, can be enjoyed plain or frothed.

Category Tags:

DessertBeverage

Cuisine Tags:

Mexican

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Instructions

  1. Cut 2 (3-ounce) Mexican table chocolate tablets into wedges.

  2. Heat 4 cups milk in a saucepan over medium heat.

  3. Once small bubbles appear, add chocolate wedges; stir constantly until melted, ensuring the milk does not boil.

  4. Serve hot, or blend half at a time for desired frothiness.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 350 kcal
Carbohydrate: 37 g
Cholesterol: 29 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Sodium: 148 mg
Sugar: 34 g
Fat: 17 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g