Chilled Spicy Choco Delight

Cool down with a frozen twist on a classic hot chocolate! This Frozen Mexican Hot Chocolate is a rich and creamy concoction with a hint of cinnamon and a kick of cayenne pepper, making it a perfect summer indulgence.

Chilled Spicy Choco Delight

Indulge in a frozen, spicy twist on classic hot chocolate.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.50 oz dark chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons hot chocolate mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, plus more for garnish
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more for garnish
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 to 1.50 cups ice
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Finely chop dark chocolate into uniform pieces.
  2. Melt the chocolate in a microwave or double boiler.
  3. Stir in sugar, hot chocolate mix, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 cup of milk until fully incorporated.
  4. Pour the chocolate mixture into a blender, add the remaining milk and 1 to 1.5 cups of ice, then blend until well combined.
  5. For a thicker consistency, add more ice and blend again.
  6. Pour the mixture into a glass and top with whipped cream.
  7. Sprinkle with cinnamon and cayenne pepper for garnish.