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Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate

Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place milk and chocolate in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and simmer, stirring, until chocolate is melted but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour chocolate mixture into a blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; blend until foamy. Pour into a mug. Break the chile into 2 or 3 pieces, discarding seeds, and drop into the hot chocolate. Drink immediately.

By gem

Mayan Hot Chocolate

Mayan Hot Chocolate

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
2 min
Total
7 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the hot chocolate mix, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper together in a mug.
  2. 2 Pour the milk into a glass measuring cup; heat in microwave on High until it begins to boil, about 2 minutes. Slowly pour over the mixture in the mug, stirring with a small whisk as you pour. Enjoy immediately.

By That Grace

Rompope (Mexican Eggnog)

Rompope (Mexican Eggnog)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring milk, sugar, and cinnamon sticks to a boil in a large saucepan over low heat. Continue to boil, stirring constantly, until milk has reduced by a little more than one-third, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Leave in the saucepan and allow to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Beat egg yolks with an electric mixer until thick and pale. Mix in a little of the warm milk mixture. Pour egg yolk mixture into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Stir to combine and bring to a boil over low heat. Stir constantly, scraping the bottom and sides, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove from the heat, remove cinnamon sticks, and cool to lukewarm, 15 to 30 minutes. Stir in rum and cool completely, about 2 hours.

By AnaMaría

Vanilla Atole

Vanilla Atole

3.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk and cinnamon stick in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent milk from burning on the bottom. Add sugar and stir for 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract and stir for another 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix water and cornstarch in a small bowl until no lumps remain. Pour into the boiling milk and stir until thick, about 8 minutes.

By MELISSAA88

Horchata

Horchata

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour water and rice into a blender; mix until rice begins to break up, about 1 minute. Let rice and water stand at room temperature for at least 3 hours.
  2. 2 Strain rice water into a pitcher and discard rice. Stir in sugar, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
  3. 3 Chill thoroughly before serving over ice.

By LOLA

The Best Horchata

The Best Horchata

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour sugar, cinnamon, and rice into hot water; stir until sugar dissolves. Cover, and let stand at room temperature for at least 3 hours, but preferably overnight.
  2. 2 Stir in milk, then puree with a hand blender, or in batches in a standing blender until the rice resembles fine sand. Strain through several layers of cheesecloth, or through a very fine strainer. Serve over ice.

By Lindsay W

Atole de Elote

Atole de Elote

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add corn and cook uncovered until kernels are slightly softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  2. 2 Remove kernels from the cob using a knife and transfer to a blender. Add 1 cup water, or 1/2 cup if blending in two batches, and blend until puréed. Strain the mixture into a bowl using a fine-mesh strainer; discard the solids. Run liquid once more through a clean strainer.
  3. 3 Stir in milk; transfer mixture to a medium nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat until milk is heated through. Stir in sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to low and combine 1/4 cup of the hot liquid with cornstarch. Pour mixture into the skillet and stir constantly until atole begins to thicken to desired consistency, about 5 minutes. Immediately remove from heat. Pour into pudding bowls, soup bowls, or cups.

By POSTRES de La Cipota

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Mexican Hot Chocolate

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Split vanilla bean lengthwise with the tip of a sharp knife. Place Urfa biber in a tea infuser.
  2. 2 Combine vanilla bean, Urfa biber, milk, and cinnamon stick in a pot.
  3. 3 Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until milk is steaming and small bubbles appear, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove Urfa biber. Reduce heat to low. Add chocolate and sugar; stir until chocolate is melted, about 2 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick and vanilla bean.
  4. 4 Pour into cups and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with bittersweet chocolate.

By James

Chocolate Atole

Chocolate Atole

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk water and masa harina together in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Add milk and cinnamon. Continue stirring until thick and bubbly. Add evaporated milk, chocolate, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Cook and stir until chocolate and sugar are just melted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into mugs. Serve hot.

By radergirl1

Champurrado (Mexican Hot Chocolate)

Champurrado (Mexican Hot Chocolate)

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place water, cinnamon stick, clove, and star anise in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and allow spices to steep until water is fragrant, about 10 minutes; strain.
  2. 2 Heat milk, chocolate, and pinole in a separate saucepan over medium heat, whisking until chocolate is dissolved and liquid is thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; add piloncillo and let rest until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes more. Pour cinnamon water into chocolate mixture and stir to combine.

By monmedel

Rum-Spiked Horchata

Rum-Spiked Horchata

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
280 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the rice and warm water together in a bowl, and let stand for 1/2 hour. Reserving the water, drain, and place the rice in the bowl of a food processor. Add the cinnamon and process until a paste forms. Return the rice to the water and let stand at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally as the water turns milky white.
  2. 2 Strain the rice through a fine sieve into a bowl or pitcher. Stir in the milk, condensed milk, vanilla, and rum, if desired, until evenly blended. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  3. 3 To serve, divide the ice cubes between four glasses, and pour the chilled horchata over the ice.

By TimG

Mexican-Style Hot Chocolate

Mexican-Style Hot Chocolate

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk cold water, sugar, cocoa powder, flour, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a saucepan until smooth. Place over low heat; bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and hot, about 4 minutes. Stir in milk; heat until hot chocolate just forms bubbles around the edge. Mix vanilla extract into hot chocolate. Blend until smooth with an immersion blender to make the drink slightly frothy.

By Allrecipes Member

Horchata Iced Coffee

Horchata Iced Coffee

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine rice, cinnamon sticks, and water in a container and let sit for 2 hours.
  2. 2 Drain rice and cinnamon sticks, but save the water. Combine rice and cinnamon sticks in a food processor or powerful blender. Process or blend until mixture resembles coarse sand.
  3. 3 Place rice mixture back into soaking water and let sit for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4 Strain rice mixture through a fine sieve into a container. Add sweetened condensed milk, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined and refrigerate horchata until ready to use.
  5. 5 Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and pour equal amounts of cold coffee and horchata into the glass. Add sweetener to taste.

By Yoly

Secret Simple Hot Chocolate

Secret Simple Hot Chocolate

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir milk and sugar together in a microwave-safe glass or mug. Microwave until hot, about 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate syrup until completely incorporated.

By Zoe

Banana Milkshake

Banana Milkshake

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix banana and milk together in a cup or bowl until desired consistency is reached.

By Graciebelle

Maple Syrup Hot Chocolate

Maple Syrup Hot Chocolate

4.8

Prep
Cook
7 min
Total
7 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Add maple syrup and cocoa powder, stirring occasionally, until completely dissolved.

By luckycharm416

Hot Ginger Milk

Hot Ginger Milk

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook milk, sugar, and ground ginger in a saucepan over medium heat until milk becomes foamy, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  2. 2 Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a mug.

By Candice S

Hot Vanilla

Hot Vanilla

3.9

Prep
3 min
Cook
2 min
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour milk into a microwave-safe mug. Mix cinnamon and sugar together to prevent cinnamon from floating on top; stir into milk. Stir in vanilla.
  2. 2 Place mug in the microwave and heat for 1 minute and 40 seconds, or longer for a warmer drink. Stir before drinking.

By PENGUINCHEF

Vanilla Honey Simple Syrup

Vanilla Honey Simple Syrup

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
1 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk and vanilla extract in a bowl.
  2. 2 Heat honey and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds; stir into milk mixture.
  3. 3 Allow to cool completely before use. Chill in the refrigerator if too hot.

By sweets3

Mom's Warm Milk

Mom's Warm Milk

4.6

Prep
1 min
Cook
2 min
Total
3 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large mug, stir together the milk, vanilla and sugar. Heat in the microwave on full power for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stir in nutmeg, and serve hot.

By Dawn Scott

Skinny Strawberry Milkshake

Skinny Strawberry Milkshake

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour 1/2 cup milk into an ice cube tray and freeze until firm.
  2. 2 Combine milk ice cubes, remaining 1/2 cup milk, strawberries, lime juice, and vanilla in a blender; blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

By lutzflcat

Simplest Hot Chocolate (with Maple Syrup and No Refined Sugar)

Simplest Hot Chocolate (with Maple Syrup and No Refined Sugar)

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour milk into a microwave-safe measuring cup. Heat in the microwave until hot, about 1 minute and 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Place maple syrup, cocoa, and vanilla into a mug. Pour in 1/3 of the hot milk and stir well. Add remaining hot milk.

By Liz McGuire