Classic Mexican Hot Chocolate

A warm and comforting classic Mexican hot chocolate, perfect for colder weather.

By @siemprehomemade

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 gallon milk
• 2 Mexican chocolate tablets
• 1 tbsp vanilla
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 0 salt (optional)
• 0 milk
• 0 Mexican chocolate tablets
• 0 milk
• 0 milk
• 0 cinnamon stick (optional)

Instructions

1. Add the milk, chocolate tablets, vanilla, cinnamon, and pinch of salt to a large pot.
2. Heat on medium to medium-low heat, stirring frequently until the milk is starting to steam and create bubbles on the sides of the pan and chocolate melts. DO NOT let the milk boil.
3. Once the milk is steaming but not boiling and the chocolate is melted, take the milk off the heat.
4. Whisk vigorously until the milk is frothy. You can also use an immersion blender for a few seconds to create the foam.
5. Serve in a mug and top with cinnamon stick if desired and enjoy!