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Chilli hot chocolate decorated with whipped cream and grated chocolate
A decadent mug of Aztec-style hot chocolate with a warming spicy kick.

Aztec-style chilli hot chocolate

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
A return to roots: inspired by the Aztecs' 'Xocolatl' (bitter water). The fat content of the chocolate (cocoa butter) coats the tongue, dulling the heat of the chilli, while the capsaicin (the active agent in chilli) stimulates blood flow, making the drink doubly warming. This isn't cocoa for children, but a mature, complex experience.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 1 servings
🔥 Calories 350 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mexican / Aztec

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk for emulsifying

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Soya

Instructions

1 ✓

Heat the milk to boiling point, but do not boil. Remove from the heat.

2 ✓

Break in the chocolate, let stand for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth.

Tip: Temperature is important: if the milk is too hot, the chocolate can 'burn' or seize.
3 ✓

Add the chilli, cinnamon, salt, and sugar. Whisk until frothy.

Tip: Salt (sodium chloride) works as a flavour enhancer: it suppresses bitter flavours and highlights sweetness.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use cocoa powder?
Yes, but the true thick texture is provided by the cocoa butter in good quality dark chocolate. Powder will give you a thinner drink.

Ingredients

  • 250 ml Whole milk
  • 50 g Dark chocolate (min. 70%)
  • 1 pinch Chilli powder (Cayenne) or fresh chilli slice
  • 1 tsp Brown sugar (optional)
  • 1 pinch Ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt