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aztec sipping chocolate with cinnamon and cayenne

Spicy Aztec Sipping Chocolate

Thick and creamy French style sipping chocolate gets a spicy makeover with the addition of cinnamon and cayenne.
5 from 1 vote
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 2
Calories 303 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 C Whole Milk or sub full fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoon Heavy Cream optional, or sub coconut cream
  • ⅛-1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar optional
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract or ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne or to taste
  • 2.5-2.7 ounce round Dark Mexican Chocolate (e.g. Taza) chopped, preferably 72% or higher; substitute 2.5 ounces high quality dark chocolate chips or dark chocolate bar cut into small pieces

Instructions
 

  • Set your saucepan over medium heat. Add milk, cream, brown sugar (if using) and salt. Stir or whisk to dissolve the solids, removing from heat before the milk comes to a simmer.
    TIP: Don't let your milk come anywhere close to a boil or you'll risk scorching it. Trust me, it doesn't taste good. Remove from heat as soon as the sugar and salt have dissolved.
  • Add the vanilla and spices, whisking to combine.
  • Add the chocolate and allow to sit for about 3 minutes to melt. Whisk until fully combined, taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
    If desired, top with a spoonful of freshly whipped cream or a homemade marshmallow. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Sipping chocolate can be made up to a week in advance and refrigerated.
  • When making (or reheating) sipping chocolate, do not allow your milk to boil or you will risk scorching it.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 408mgPotassium: 368mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 1035IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 308mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chocolate, Comforting, Date Night, Dessert, Easy, Fast, Gluten Free, Winter
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