Chocolate con Leche (Mexican Hot Chocolate)

By JJCR

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 4 cup milk, divided
• 1/4 cup light cream
• 3/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• heavy cream, whipped
• chocolate shavings

Preparation

Step 1

In small bowl, mix cocoa, sugar and cinnamon. In medium saucepan, heat 1 cup of milk until bubbly. Stir in cocoa mixture and whisk until smooth. Reduce heat to low and heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in remaining 3 cups of milk and return to a boil. Blend in cream and vanilla. Remove hot chocolate from heat and whisk until frothy. Pour into cup and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

4 Servings

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