
Spanish chocolate
Sweet chocolate and cinnamon dissolved in milk, then thickened with beaten egg yolks over gentle heat. Custardy, spiced and old-world.
LightCocoa
Medium
Difficulty
12 min
Time
280 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Non-alcoholic
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Egg Yolk· not in your bar2 beaten
- Milk· not in your bar2 cups
Or swap: Half-and-Half — richer, Plant-Based Milk — dairy-free swap
- Chocolate· not in your bar2 oz
Or swap: Cocoa Powder — add a little sugar
- Cinnamon· not in your bar1/2 tsp
Or swap: Allspice — similar warm spice
Instructions
Stir the milk with the chocolate and the cinnamon over low heat until the chocolate dissolves.
Add the eggs and beat the mixture until it becomes thick, taking care not to boil.
Serve in coffee mug.
Pairs well with
Egg-thickened cinnamon chocolate begs for churros and Spanish pastry:
- Churros
- Ensaimada slices
- Cinnamon polvorones
- Sugared almonds




