It’s wintertime, and I had to make this Peruvian hot chocolate recipe the moment I read the title. I know it hasn’t been long since I made Italian hot chocolate, but it’s chocolate! Well, technically hot cocoa, but I’m happy either way. This recipe fits perfectly with this week’s theme and the season, and I won’t have to get out of my pajamas to make it. There’s just something about hot chocolate that requires PJs and cozying up on the sofa—not that I’m complaining!
Peruvian Hot Chocolate infused with Cinnamon and Allspice, the perfect treat on a cold day!
The Ingredients
This Peruvian Hot Chocolate recipe has a short list of ingredients, and I was lucky enough to have the cocoa powder, cinnamon sticks, and allspice berries in my pantry. I even had milk in my refrigerator for once (it usually goes right into my iced coffee), so I only had to buy the sweetened condensed milk. One ingredient!
The Process
This recipe was super easy to make. If you can boil water, you can make this spiced hot chocolate 🙂 It’s really just a matter of boiling and stirring as you let the whole spices infuse their flavor.
Simply heat the water in a saucepan and start stirring in the ingredients. Let them simmer a bit, add a few more ingredients, and simmer for a bit longer. You can the sweetness as desired at the very end.
I love the taste of dark chocolate, so I found that half a can of the sweetened condensed milk tasted perfect. It was sweet enough to be a treat but still let the cocoa shine through. I was tempted to try adding more condensed milk, but the taste was just too good! Maybe next time I’ll go for a sweeter version.
