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Spicy Mexican
Hot Chocolate
Recipe With Cinnamon And Chilli Flakes

20 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
14
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
Hot chocolate with chilli flakes is a Mexican-inspired beverage. The combination of rich dark chocolate, aromatic cinnamon, and subtle chilli heat creates a complex, warming beverage that stimulates the senses. It’s perfect for colder months when a little extra heat goes a long way.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
Main Ingredients:
4 cupsWhole milk
115 gmDark bittersweet chocolate (chopped)
3 tbspUnsweetened cocoa powder
3-4 tbspGranulated sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tspGround cinnamon
1 tspVanilla extract
¼ tsp Chilli powder (or cayenne pepper for more heat)
⅛-¼ tspRed chilli flakes (adjust to heat preference)
1 pinchSalt
For Garnish:
as neededWhipped cream or marshmallows
as neededChocolate shavings
as neededRed chilli flakes (pinch)
as requiredCinnamon sticks
as neededGround cinnamon (dusting)