Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate with Chile

Cinco de Mayo - Everyday Cooking

To make this authentic Mexican hot chocolate, you need Mexican hot chocolate tablets or squares which gives it its unique taste. Eat the chile only if you can handle it!

Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate with Chile

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 1

Yield: 1 hot chocolate

Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate with Chile

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk

½ Mexican hot chocolate drink tablet (such as Nestle® Abuelita®)

1 dried red chile de arbol

lightly toasted

Margarita Jell-O Shots

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Place milk and chocolate in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and simmer stirring until chocolate is melted but not boiling about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Pour chocolate mixture into a blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; blend until foamy. Pour into a mug. Break the chile into 2 or 3 pieces discarding seeds and drop into the hot chocolate. Drink immediately.

Nutritional Information

Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate with Chile

Servings Per Recipe:1

Calories: 443.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.8g 28%

Carbohydrates: 62.5g 20%

Sugars: 11g

Fat: 14.8g 23%

Saturated Fat: 8.5g 43%

Cholesterol: 24.4mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 22656.8IU 453%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.3mg 26%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 7.2mg 12%

Folate: 12.2mcg 3%

Calcium: 315.7mg 32%

Iron: 0.1mg

Magnesium: 24.4mg 9%

Potassium: 348.9mg 10%

Sodium: 107.6mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 133.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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