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Peruvian Hot Chocolate Recipe – Spicy, Creamy Goodness

There’s nothing like a hot chocolate drink on a winter’s day to warm the soul. Peruvian chocolate is some of the best in the world (we’re a bit biased) so make sure to get some high-quality chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa. This will help add real depth to the drink.

The recipe is so flavorful that you shouldn’t need a lot of sugar to make it taste great. 

Peruvian Hot Chocolate In Cup

We’ve added some instant coffee (you could use premium ground Peruvian coffee for the best experience) to the recipe to give it that little kick. This is optional but it makes the hot chocolate recipe a real pick-me-up. Of course, it can also be enjoyed in the summer. There are no rules.

Serve in a large cup and enjoy the aroma of orange, anise, cloves, cinnamon, and of course, Peruvian chocolate.

A good choice of accompaniment is Peruvian paneton, alfajores, or even some tres leches cake.

Close Up Of Milky Dark Hot Chocolate Drink With Star Anise
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Peruvian Creamy & Spicy Hot Chocolate

An easy-to-make flavorful, naturally sweet, hot drink with a hint of spice.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Peruvian
Keyword: chocolate, hot drink, sweet drink
Servings: 4
Calories: 205kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 piece orange peel dried, about an inch long
  • 1 Star anise
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cups prepared whole milk 240 ml
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • 3 tablespoons Peruvian bitter cocoa
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee
  • sugar to taste

Instructions 

  • Gather ingredients
    Hot Chocolate Drink Recipe Ingredients
  • Place a small pot on the stove over medium heat, add half a cup of water and immediately add the spices. Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise.
    Step 2 Cook Cinammon Cloves Star Anise On Low Heat
  • Cook the spice infusion half covered over low heat for at least 10 minutes. Turn off the stove, remove from the heat, and strain the spices. Discard the spices and preserve the infusion.
    Step 3 Strain The Spices
  • Return the infusion to the pot, and dissolve the dark chocolate and instant coffee in it, whisking with a hand mixer.
    Step 4 Whisk Chocolate
  • Then add the whole milk and the evaporated milk. Stir well until all ingredients are mixed.
    Step 5 Add Dark Chocolate To Infusion With Milk
  • Add the pinch of nutmeg and continue beating without letting the mixture boil.
  • Dissolve the tablespoon of cornstarch in three tablespoons of water. Add the diluted cornstarch to the chocolate and continue beating in circles until the chocolate is thick.
  • If you want you can add a more teaspoon of cornstarch.
  • Cook for three more minutes, add sugar to taste, and serve hot in large cups.
    Serve In Large Cups
  • If you like chocolate with a lot of foam, blend it before serving.
  • Decorate with whipped cream, marshmallows, or cinnamon powder.
    Peruvian Hot Chocolate In Cup With Spices

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Peruvian Creamy & Spicy Hot Chocolate
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 22mg7%
Sodium 91mg4%
Potassium 347mg10%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 287IU6%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 243mg24%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Peruvian Hot Chocolate Recipe

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