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10-Min Mexican Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows

Authentic Mexican hot chocolate with cinnamon, a touch of spice, and frothy texture. Topped with toasted marshmallows and a cinnamon stick for sipping.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
280
Protein
8g
10-Min Mexican Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat milk in a saucepan over medium until it begins to steam, ~4 minutes. Do not boil.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne until no lumps remain and mixture is smooth.

  3. Step 3

    Pour into mugs. Use a cinnamon stick to stir vigorously in each mug until frothy, 30 seconds per mug.

  4. Step 4

    Toast marshmallows with a kitchen torch or under the broiler until golden, then pile on top. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • two mugs
  • kitchen torch or broiler

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