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    Mexican Hot Chocolate

    Published: Jan 27, 2023 · Modified: Feb 1, 2023 by Melissa · 2 Comments

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    This is not your typical store bought hot cocoa! Mexican Hot Chocolate is creamy, rich with a hint of cinnamon and spice.

    Hot drinks are a staple over the colder months and this one is the best of the best. I love to drink them in the morning or as a calming drink before bed. Mexican hot chocolate tastes unexpected and you will be hooked after one tiny sip!

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    Mexican Hot Chocolate

    Mexican hot chocolate is a fun way to add a some flare to your cold days. Chocolate that comes in cocoa nibs or a ground paste is used for making Mexican hot chocolate. You can find Mexican chocolate at your local grocery like Walmart and Target. If you are having a difficult time locating Mexican chocolate than you look online.

    It is to simple to make and it's much less sweet than normal hot chocolate so I don't mind serving it with breakfast. 

    The Aztec people believed that chocolate was a gift from the gods and I can tell you that they weren’t wrong about that notion. 

    abuelita chocolate for mexican hot chocolate

    Ingredients

    • Abuelita Hot Chocolate: this is a chocolate disk/puck/chunk/tablet made from chocolate and sugar that you simply melt in milk, it's so easy!
    • Milk: we like to use whole milk but you can use what you like of have on hand

    Recipe Instructions

    1. It's not much of a recipe at all, I'm just here to tell you about how good it is!
    2. Simply melt the chocolate tablet in the milk, stirring the whole time.
    3. Divide into 4 mugs and enjoy hot.
    4. This hot chocolate is much less sweet than traditional American hot chocolate. Feel free to add things like candy canes, marshmallows, or whipped cream to you mug if you'd like.
    pot of Mexican hot chocolate and mugs

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Mexican hot chocolate actually Mexican?

    Yes! This hot drink dates back to Mexico’s ancient civilizations of the Aztecs and the Mayans. They would combing cocoa beans with vanilla and other spices to make this drink they called Xocolatl which translates to “bitter drink."

    Why is my Mexican hot chocolate grainy?

    Mexican hot chocolate tends to be a little more grainy because of the chocolate nibs or pasted chocolate used. Mix it well and it shouldn't be too noticeable. 

    What is the most popular chocolate brand to use for Mexican hot chocolate?

    The most used brands of chocolate are Ibarra and Abuelita. There other other brands but these two were the easiest for me to find. 

    How long does it take to make Mexican hot chocolate?

    It will take about 10 minutes from start to finish to make this drink.

    How long can I store hot chocolate?

    Hot chocolate will stay good when stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make sure that the container has a lid to ensure best quality. Simple reheat and enjoy.

    Mexican hot chocolate toppings and mugs

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    If you’ve tried this Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe or any other recipe on Bless this Mess, then don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below! I would love to hear about your experience making it. And if you snapped some pictures of it, share it with me on Instagram so I can repost on my stories.

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    Mexican Hot Chocolate


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    • Author: Melissa Griffiths-Bless This Mess
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: Serves 4
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This is not your typical store bought hot cocoa! Mexican Hot Chocolate is creamy, rich and made with really simple ingredients like chocolate and sugar!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 round tablet of Nestle Abuelita Mexican Hot Chocolate
    • 4 cups milk, we prefer whole milk

    Instructions

    • Unwrap the tablet and set it in the bottom of a medium saucepan. 
    • Add the milk and turn the heat on the medium. 
    • Whisk constantly until the milk gets very steamy and the chocolate tablet fully dissolves, about 5 minutes.
    • It's normal to have little flecks of chocolate floating on the top of the hot chocolate.
    • Divide between 4 mugs and serve right away.

    Notes

    • This hot chocolate is much less sweet than traditional hot chocolate. 
    • You can top the hot chocolate with marshmallows, whipped cream, or crushed candy canes if you'd like. 
    • You can find this brand of hot chocolate tablets in most grocery stores or if you are having trouble finding it you can go to a Mexican grocery store or order it online. 
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 5 min
    • Category: side
    • Method: stove top
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: how to make mexican hot chocolate, mexican hot chocolate recipe, abuelitas hot chocolate

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    Pot of Mexican Hot Chocolate

    Mexican Hot Chocolate is full of flavor, it’s easy to make and will become a drink that you will make over and over. Enjoy!

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    1. Sam

      February 23, 2023 at 4:05 pm

      Since when does "Buy this product and follow the directions" constitute a recipe?

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      • Melissa

        February 24, 2023 at 2:38 pm

        It's not much of a recipe, I agree, but I love introducing people to this product! It's new to a lot of people, easy to make, and it's great!

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