cinnamon & chili laced hot chocolate
also known as mexican hot chocolate….
That magical smell of chocolate and cinnamon always brings me back to my childhood.
Every time I drink this I make sure I have on my fuzzy slippers, comfy pajama pants, and my big fluffy robe. For a more picturesque moment, it would be snowing outside…
My mom use to make this all the time when we were little. Thats when we officially knew the holidays were here. She would stand at the kitchen stove stirring a small pot of evaporated milk with a cinnamon stick floating in it.
Yes… you read that correctly… we drank our hot chocolate with evaporated milk. It was rich and delicious!
Here’s what you need for this rich & creamy drink:
- 12 oz 2% milk (or evaporated milk if your feeling a little wild)
- 1 disk of Abuelita chocolate
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp chili powder (optional)
In a small pot, combine chocolate, chili powder, and cinnamon stick.
Add milk and bring to medium heat. Stir constantly until chocolate is completely dissolved.
Once chocolate is dissolved, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for additional 20-30 minutes stirring occasionally.
The longer this cooks, the more cinnamon and chili flavor you’ll taste.
Trust me when I tell you these flavors are magical! Be prepared to feel warm and fuzzy inside 
What’s your favorite childhood drink?
I haven’t had this in ages — thanks for the reminder, and I will definitely make sure to have the comfy slippers on!
Yes please! I loved hot chocolate!!! I love the cup and saucer you used. This is perfect!
That cup of hot chocolate looks heavenly! I can totally picture myself drinking it with my cozy robe & fluffy slippers. I’ve never had cinnamon + chili but I’m definitely curious to try.
Oh goodness Estela–giving me a massive chocolate craving at 9 AM.
This looks amazing.
ps…thanks for your comment. I’m glad to hear your friends with Lyme feel better. It gives me hope!
This sounds INCREDIBLE. I must try it.
I so love cinnamon and chocolate together. This looks like a great treat.
Great way to warm up!
My Mom has those dishes ?! I grew up seeing that green floral pattern ;D I love it E! And the drink sounds heavanly!
Your mom has the same dishes? Too funny! I bought them at a thrift/antique shop
I love hearing about foods from others’ childhoods! I’ve never done the chili powder and chocolate thing, but I bet I’d love it.
Mmmmmm….I had a friend in grad school who was from Mexico, and she used to make the BEST Mexican hot chocolate. I still miss it. And her. But really the hot chocolate.
LOVE Mexican hot chocolate. I like the varying flavors and it makes the chocolate more intense tasting in a way.
Sounds awesome!
Gorgeous! With snow in the forecast today, a mug of this would be very welcome.
I’m all for condensed milk! We had condensed milk(or evaporated, not sure) in Haiti with coffee…amazing!
Yum! Fresh hot chocolate is amazing!
That looks amazing! I love love LOVE rich hot chocolate. That powdery crap made with water is just a waste of stomach real estate.
yum, this looks amazing!
This looks so rich and delicious. Yum!
I’ve used cinnamon in savory dishes but never chili in sweet ones! I’m going to make this (or a vegan version of this) for the first snow. I love hot coco on a cold and white day.