South American Hot Chocolate With Chillies Recipe

Indulge in a fiery fiesta for your taste buds with this authentic South American Spicy Hot Chocolate! This rich and decadent hot chocolate recipe infuses the creamy sweetness of milk chocolate with a surprising kick of chili. Served in elegant espresso or demitasse cups, each sip is a perfect balance of heat and chocolatey bliss. Perfect for a cozy night in or a unique dessert treat. Easy to make in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 274.1 kcal

Protein 17g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for South American Hot Chocolate With Chillies

Whole Milk
Red Chilies
2 ounces good quality dark chocolate
Single Cream

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How to Make South American Hot Chocolate With Chillies

Heat 1 cup of whole milk in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Carefully slice 1-2 fresh red chilies (such as serrano or jalapeño) lengthwise. Deseed, leaving the stems intact for easy removal.
Add the chili halves to the warm milk.
Gently heat the milk until it reaches a gentle simmer. Do not boil.
Remove from heat and let the milk infuse with the chili flavor for 10 minutes.
Reheat the milk over low heat. Add 2 ounces of good quality dark chocolate, broken into pieces, and 1 tablespoon of heavy cream. Stir gently until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the chili halves from the milk using the stems.
Pour the hot chocolate into espresso or demitasse cups. Garnish each serving with a thin slice of fresh chili (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

73g

Carbs

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Sweets & Sides Desserts Drinks & Cocktails The Americas American Vegetarian Gluten Free 30 Minutes Or Less

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation 5 Ingredients Or Less Beverages Desserts Easy Chocolate South American Dietary Low Sodium Low Carb Low In Something 3 Steps Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make South American Hot Chocolate With Chillies?

South American Hot Chocolate With Chillies takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in South American Hot Chocolate With Chillies?

South American Hot Chocolate With Chillies has approximately 274.1 calories per serving, with about 17 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 37 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for South American Hot Chocolate With Chillies?

The key ingredients for South American Hot Chocolate With Chillies are Whole Milk, Red Chilies, Chocolate, Single Cream. See the full list with measurements above.