Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes

Chocolate Caliente

Sweet and spicy in all the best ways, this Mexican hot chocolate can be served with pan dulce for an extra special treat.

4 cups whole milk4 cups whole milk 4 cups whole milk
1 cinnamon stick, plus more for garnish (optional)1 cinnamon stick, plus more for garnish (optional) 1 cinnamon stick, plus more for garnish (optional)
1 pinch kosher salt1 pinch kosher salt 1 pinch kosher salt
2 tablets (3.17 ounces each) Abuelita Mexican Hot Chocolate Tablets, plus more for garnish (optional)2 tablets (3.17 ounces each) Abuelita Mexican Hot Chocolate Tablets, plus more for garnish (optional) 2 tablets (3.17 ounces each) Abuelita Mexican Hot Chocolate Tablets, plus more for garnish (optional)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Place milk, cinnamon stick, and salt in a saucepan and warm gently until steaming. Do not boil.

Break up the chocolate tablets, then add to the saucepan and stir constantly until completely dissolved.

Add vanilla and remove cinnamon stick. Froth vigorously with a molinillo, hand blender, or whisk for 1–2 minutes, until foamy.

Pour into mugs, distributing the foam, then garnish with cinnamon sticks and grated Abuelita chocolate, if desired, and serve immediately.