Mexican Hot Chocolate
A cozy milk-and-cocoa drink enriched with Mexican sweet chocolate for a warm cup that is simple, smooth, and deeply chocolatey.
Prep 5 min · Cook 5 min · Total 10 min · Makes 2 drinks
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, natural or Dutch-process
- Pinch of salt
- 3 ounces Mexican sweet chocolate, chopped
Directions
- Set a medium saucepan over the heat with the milk, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk without stopping as it warms, and let the mixture reach a full boil.
- Take the pan off the heat and stir in the chocolate, whisking gently until it has fully melted. If you like, smooth the mixture with an immersion blender, a whisk, or a molinillo.
- Pour and serve warm.