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Abuelita Hot Chocolate Recipe

Abuela, or Grandma as it’s affectionately called, has been around since before most of us were born.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Abuelita Hot Chocolate Recipe
Calories: 738kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablet NESTLÉ ABUELITA
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ancho chile powder
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium pot, combine all the ingredients with the exception of the vanilla and whipped cream.
  • Simmer the liquid for about five minutes, or until the sugar and chocolate have completely dissolved.
  • Add the vanilla after taking the pot off the heat.
  • For one hour, cover and steep.Warm over low heat after removing the cinnamon stick from the pot for serving.
  • Garnish with whipped cream and chili powder while still hot. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 738kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 734mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 2649IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 587mg | Iron: 1mg
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