Mexican Chocolate Dipping Sauce

Name: Mexican Chocolate Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 oz Mexican chocolate (such as Ibarra), chopped; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 1 tsp vanilla extract

Warm, silky chocolate sauce spiced with cinnamon and a whisper of cayenne heat.

Total time

10 min

Serves

8

Difficulty

Medium

play_circle Watch episode 37

As seen on Episode 37

The pantry

kitchen

Essentials · serves 8

4 oz Mexican chocolate (such as Ibarra), chopped 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp cinnamon Pinch of cayenne pepper 1 tsp vanilla extract

·

smart_display Watch the episode

The preparation

5 steps, about 10 minutes start to finish.

01
Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just simmering.
02
Remove from heat and add chopped Mexican chocolate.
03
Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until completely smooth and melted.
04
Stir in cinnamon, cayenne, and vanilla.
05
Serve warm alongside churros for dipping.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit a minute before stirring, so it melts evenly and smooth. That pinch of cayenne is a warm background hum, so add it slowly and taste.”

More from Dips

See all east

Dips

Mexican Chocolate Dipping Sauce

The preparation

More from Dips

Caramelized Onion Dip

Bronco Berry Sauce

Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce