Chocolate Caliente Guatemalteco (guatemalan Spiced Hot Chocolate)

Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Guatemalan cuisine with this Chocolate Caliente Guatemalteco, a spiced hot chocolate that will warm you from the inside out.

Chocolate Caliente Guatemalteco (guatemalan Spiced Hot Chocolate)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Gradually whisk the cocoa mixture into the hot milk until smooth and well combined.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Continue to heat the chocolate caliente, stirring occasionally, until hot and steaming.
  6. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
5 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
15 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
8g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Saucepan Whisk Mugs

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Chocolate Caliente Guatemalteco with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top and a side of traditional Guatemalan sweet bread.

Tips & tricks

For an extra indulgent treat, top the hot chocolate with whipped cream or marshmallows.

Cost

$5