Ingredients
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- 4 cups milk
- 8 oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the dark chocolate with the milk, stirring constantly.
- Add sugar, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne, whisking until smooth.
- Continue to heat gently until warm and well combined, but do not boil.
- Serve hot with desired toppings like whipped cream or marshmallows.
Notes
Store any leftover hot chocolate in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg