Mexican Hot Chocolate
Created by Rori Trovato
Oprah.com | January 01, 2006
Mexican chocolate tablets can be purchased at mexgrocer.com.
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Ingredients
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate or Mexican chocolate tablets
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso granules
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
- 4 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
- Sweetened whipped cream (optional)
Preparation
Step 1
Combine chocolate, sugar, espresso granules, cinnamon, salt, orange zest and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in milk and almond extract; reheat but do not boil. Remove saucepan from stove; whisk hot chocolate until foamy.
Pour into mugs. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and top with whipped cream, if desired.