spiced mexican hot cocoa w/ cinnamon whipped cream

34 Pinches
Clearfield, UT
Updated on Mar 14, 2014

My friend just came back from visiting family in Mexico, and she brought back this wonderful recipe! I tweaked it a little to make it my own, but it is soooo good! Perfect for a chilly day. :)

prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 (depending on mug sizes)

Ingredients

  • CINNAMON WHIPPED CREAM
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • HOT CHOCOLATE
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch allspice
  • 1/3 cup warm water
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

How To Make spiced mexican hot cocoa w/ cinnamon whipped cream

  • Step 1
    FOR THE CINNAMON WHIPPED CREAM: Chill your bowl and beaters in the freezer for 20 minutes. Pour a cup of heavy cream into the chilled bowl and beat until it just starts to thicken. Add in the powdered sugar, cinnamon and the vanilla and continue to beat until thick. Cover and keep cold in your fridge until ready to use.
  • Step 2
    FOR THE HOT CHOCOLATE: In a medium saucepan add the sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, spices, salt and water. Bring to a boil, whisking until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Step 3
    Remove off of the heat and add in the whole milk and heavy cream. Whisk and return the pan to your stove and heat through over medium heat. DO NOT re-boil.
  • Step 4
    Once hot, pour into mugs and serve with a dollop of cinnamon whipped cream and a dusting of ground cinnamon.

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Culture: Mexican
Category: Hot Drinks
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Stove Top

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