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Mexican Chocolate Dipping Sauce

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

Total time
10 min
Serves
8
Difficulty
Medium
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Mexican Chocolate Dipping Sauce
As seen on Episode 37

The preparation

5 steps, about 10 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just simmering.

  2. 02

    Remove from heat and add chopped Mexican chocolate.

  3. 03

    Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until completely smooth and melted.

  4. 04

    Stir in cinnamon, cayenne, and vanilla.

  5. 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.”

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