Name: Ancient Aztec Cacahuatl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 5 cups half-and-half; 1 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise; 8 ounces mexican chocolate, chopped (Abuelita); 1/2 cup natural cocoa powder; 1 -2 tablespoon pure dried ancho chile powder (to taste); 3 tablespoons honey (to taste); whipped cream, for garnish; 1 -2 tablespoon slivered unsalted roasted almonds, for garnish

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Hot chocolate, Aztec-style. Something different for the adventurous palate.

Ready In:: 30mins
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ingredients

5 cups half-and-half
1 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise
8 ounces mexican chocolate, chopped (Abuelita)
¹⁄₂ cup natural cocoa powder
1 -2 tablespoon pure dried ancho chile powder (to taste)
3 tablespoons honey (to taste)
whipped cream, for garnish
1 -2 tablespoon slivered unsalted roasted almonds, for garnish

directions

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine half-and-half and vanilla bean; heat until mixture comes to a simmer.
Decrease heat to low; add in chocolate and cocoa powder; whisk to combine.
Simmer 5-10 minutes, or until mixture coats the back of a spoon (watch closely so that is does no boil over).
Add in the chile powder, a little at a time, to taste; stir in the honey and blend; discard the vanilla bean.
Pour hot chocolate into 8 small cups; top with the whipped cream and slivered almonds.

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