Mexican Cocoa Recipes

MEXICAN HOT COCOA

Steps:

• In a large kettle, combine water and cinnamon sticks. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until liquid turns light brown. Remove cinnamon sticks and discard. , In another bowl, combine the chocolate syrup, milks and vanilla; slowly stir into cinnamon water. Return mixture to a simmer just to heat through. Top servings with whipped cream, cinnamon and cinnamon sticks if desired.

HOT MEXICAN SPICED COCOA

Steps:

• Mix first 4 items together, in a good sized mug.
• Add boiling water, stir till smooth.
• Heat milk for 3 minutes over LOW heat until hot.
• Stir the milk into the cocoa mixture until well mixed.
• Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
• Enjoy--.

MEXICAN HOT COCOA

Steps:

• In a small heavy-duty saucepan; combine sugar, cocoa and cinnamon.
• Over medium heat, gradually stir in milk and stir constantly until hot, do not boil.
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Beat with a wire whisk until frothy and pour into cups. Serve immediately.

MEXICAN COCOA TORTE

Steps:

• Combine sugar, cocoa, cinnamon, shortening and coffee in small saucepan.
• Cook over very low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and creamy.
• Cool to room temperature.
• Place pie crust mix in medium mixing bowl and stir in 3/4 cup of the cocoa mixture, blending thoroughly.
• Shape into smooth ball and chill 1 hour.
• Divide dough into 4 pieces.
• Line two cookie sheets with aluminum foil and mark two 8-inch circles on each.
• Place balls of dough on foil and
• press with fingers into marked circles.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until almost set.
• Cool on cookie sheets.
• Add remaining cocoa mixture to cream in small mixer bowl and beat until stiff.
• Place one pastry round on serving plate then spread with a fourth of the whipped cream mixture.
• Repeat layering with remaining three rounds and whipped cream mixture, ending with whipped cream.
• Chill several hours.
• Garnish with Mini Chips.

MEXICAN HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• Directions for mix:.
• Mix all ingredients together well.
• Store in airtight container.
• Yield approximately 2 cups.
• Directions for beverage:.
• In saucepan on medium heat, combine 2 cups of milk or milk substitute. (I have used rice milk and almond milk).
• Add approximately 2 tablespoons of prepared cocoa mix, more or less to taste.
• Stir with whisk until warmed. Do not allow to burn.
• Stir almond extract into the warmed milk mixture just before serving.
• Add cinnamon stick for garnish if desired.
• Yield: 2 servings.