South American–Style Spiced Hot Chocolate
South American–Style Spiced Hot Chocolate blends deep cocoa richness with a gentle chili heat and a subtle sweetness from red bell pepper, creating a complex, aromatic cup. It’s smooth, warming, and slightly fruity, perfect for cool evenings, festive gatherings, or an after-dinner treat with or without a splash of cherry brandy.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in South American–Style Spiced Hot Chocolate, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 80
- Heart Health
- 29
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan over low heat, stir together the sugar, cocoa powder, and chili powder.
- 2
Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
- 3
Add water and bell pepper strips, and mix well.
- 4
Bring to a simmer, then stir in milk.
- 5
When the mixture is heated to your liking, remove the pepper strips with a slotted spoon.
- 6
Add cherry brandy if using, and serve.
- Calories 154.59 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 6.66 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 31.52 g 11%
- Total Fat 1.27 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.64 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 74.71 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 4.24 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 25.78 g --
- Added Sugars 4.77 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 176.2 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 1.35 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 422.3 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 94.95 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 49.66 mg Good Source 55%
- Vitamin D 1.47 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Chocolate 🍫
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
South American Style Spiced Hot Chocolate is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brandy, Chili Powder, Dutch Process Cocoa Powder, and Milk. Each serving provides about 154.59 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is South American–Style Spiced Hot Chocolate made of?
- The main ingredients are Brandy, Chili Powder, Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder, Milk, Red Bell Pepper. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make South American–Style Spiced Hot Chocolate?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 154.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is South American–Style Spiced Hot Chocolate easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is South American–Style Spiced Hot Chocolate healthy?
- South American–Style Spiced Hot Chocolate has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 154.59 calories and 6.66 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 4.77 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Chocolate and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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