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Spanish hot chocolate is a delicious drink that’s perfect for the colder winter months. Made with a few pantry staples, including chopped semi sweet or dark chocolate, it makes an excellent treat to share with family and friends.

a cup of Spanish hot chocolate

If you’re a fan of Puerto Rican recipes, you know how strong the Spanish influence is on the cuisine. As a result, the cultures have a great deal of overlap in ingredients, flavors, and inspiration.

This is abundantly clear in recipes like Pan de Mallorca and Flan, which both pair have strong roots in Spain and Puerto Rico, and both pair deliciously with this Spanish Hot Chocolate!

Instructions

cornstarch with milk
Add a few tablespoons of the cold milk to a small bowl with the cornstarch and whisk until it has a smooth consistency with no clumps.
a pot of milk being heated
Add the rest of the milk to a saucepan over medium low heat until it begins to lightly simmer. Whisk in the cornstarch mixture for a minute before removing the milk from the heat completely.
a pot of Spanish hot chocolate
At this point you can whisk in any optional add ins (see ingredient list above). Keep whisking until the chocolate melts completely into the milk. Return the pot to the stovetop over low heat and continue whisking until it begins to thicken slightly.
a cup of Spanish hot chocolate
This hot chocolate with chopped chocolate is best enjoyed while hot.
a cup of Spanish hot chocolate

If you enjoy delicious drink recipes with Spanish influence be sure to try Puerto Rican Café con Leche, another classic!

Buen provecho,

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a cup of Spanish hot chocolate

Spanish Hot Chocolate (with Real Chocolate!)

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  • Author: Salima Benkhalti
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: beverages, Drinks
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: spanish
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

Spanish hot chocolate is a delicious drink that’s perfect for the colder winter months. Made with a few pantry staples, including chopped semi sweet or dark chocolate, it makes an excellent treat to share with family and friends.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 5 oz (about 3/4 cups) semi sweet or dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Prep the cornstarch. Add a few tablespoons of the cold milk to a small bowl with the cornstarch and whisk until it has a smooth consistency with no clumps.
  2. Heat the milk. Add the rest of the milk to a saucepan over medium low heat until it begins to lightly simmer. Whisk in the cornstarch mixture for a minute before removing the milk from the heat completely.
  3. Mix in the chocolate. At this point you can whisk in any optional add ins too. Keep whisking until the chocolate melts completely into the milk. Return the pot to the stovetop over low heat and continue whisking until it begins to thicken slightly.
  4. Serve! Enjoy while hot.

Notes

Optional Add Ins

  • For a sweeter hot chocolate: add 2 tsp white granulated sugar
  • For a spicy hot chocolate: add 1 tsp cinnamon and ½ tsp cayenne

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