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Smoked Mexican Hot Chocolate

Smoked Mexican Hot Chocolate

By Traeger Kitchen

Spice up your hot chocolate routine this season. This winter favorite combines sweet and spicy in one mug, keeping you warm with wood-fired flavor.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

35 Min

Pellets

Hickory
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

main
  • 4 Cup
  • milk
  • 2/3 Cup
  • heavy cream
  • 1/2 Teaspoon
  • smoked paprika
  • 1/2 Teaspoon
  • ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 Teaspoon
  • cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 Cup
  • sugar
  • 1 3/4 Cup
  • chopped bittersweet chocolate or chocolate chips
  • 1/4 Cup
  • cocoa powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon
  • vanilla extract
  • Pinch
  • salt
  • Whipped cream or marshmallows for serving (optional)
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Steps

  • Step 1

    Preheat the Traeger with the lid closed to 180°F

  • Step 2

    In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cream, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne. Place the pan on the grill and smoke for 30 minutes.

    00:35

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    Ingredients
    • 4 Cup milk

    • 2/3 Cup heavy cream

    • 1/2 Teaspoon smoked paprika

    • 1/2 Teaspoon ground cinnamon

    • 1/8 Teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • Step 3

    Transfer the saucepan to the induction cooktop or the stove over medium high heat. Add the sugar, stir, and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the chopped chocolate, cocoa, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until blended.

    Ingredients
    • 1/2 Cup sugar

    • 1 3/4 Cup chopped bittersweet chocolate or chocolate chips

    • 1/4 Cup cocoa powder

    • 1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract

    • Pinch salt

  • Step 4

    Serve topped with whipped cream or marshmallows. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    •  Whipped cream or marshmallows for serving (optional)

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