Here is a quick and easy mexican hot chocolate recipe. Guaranteed to warm you up on those chilly nights.
Ingredients:
2 cups of milk
1/2 disk of Ibarra Chocolate (4 scored pieces)
whipping cream optional
Directions:
Finely chop the chocolate with a large knife. Add the milk and the chocolate to a sauce pan and heat over medium heat. Stir constantly with a wire wisk until the chocolate is dissolved and the milk is frothy. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream.
A Little History
Traditional mexican hot chocolate is made with dark chocolate, which has health benefits by the way, and spices like vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
All across Mexico, Central and Latin America, this drink is enjoyed year-round, twice a day.
Here is a basic Hot Chocolate Recipe
2 cups milk
1 disk of Mexican chocolate or (4 ounces dark bitter chocolate)
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
Directions:
Warm the milk and chocolate in a saucepan. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add the seeds and bean to the milk. Stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture begins to boil. Remove from the heat and froth mixture with a molinillo (Mexican wooden whisk) or wire whisk. Serve immediately in ample sized mugs.
