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