Hot chocolate with coffee and cinnamon,
topped with whipped cream.
Mexican Hot Chocolate
- 1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash of salt
3/4 cup water
2 cups milk
Lightly sweetened whipped cream
Cinnamon sticks for garnish and stirring (optional)
- Combine chocolate, sugar, coffee, cinnamon,
salt and water in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly,
until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Heat to boiling;
reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring constantly for 4 minutes.
- Stir in milk, heat through but do not
boil. Remove from heat and whip chocolate mixture with a wire
whisk until foamy.
- Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream
and place cinnamon stick in cups for garnish, if desired.
Makes 2 to 3 servings.
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