Chocolate Horchata
Indulge in the creamy delight of Chocolate Horchata, a traditional Mexican beverage that combines the rich flavors of rice, luscious chocolate, and a hint of cinnamon. This refreshing drink is a perfect blend of sweet and spiced, offering a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Whip it up easily at home and treat yourself to a taste of Mexico in every sip!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 2 cups of water (480 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- condensed milk
- evaporated milk
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 2 Abuelita chocolates
- 1 cup of rice (240 ml)
- vanilla
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- cinnamon
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Blend the rice with water and cinnamon until smooth.
- 2
Strain the mixture and add the chocolate, vanilla, evaporated milk, and condensed milk. Mix well.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Soak rice in warm water (110-120°F) for 3+ hours before blending to soften cell walls and increase extraction efficiency by 30-40%.technique110-120°F, 3+ hours
- ✓Strain horchata through fine mesh followed by cheesecloth to remove particles larger than 100 microns that cause grittiness and separation.technique100 microns
- ✓Temper chocolate by melting to 115°F, cooling to 84°F, then reheating to 88°F to prevent bloom and ensure smooth integration with the dairy base.ingredient115°F → 84°F → 88°F
- ✓Add chocolate while the strained rice mixture is still warm (100-110°F) because cocoa butter melts at 93-100°F and incorporates without seizing.timing100-110°F mixture temp
- ✓Use a 4:1 ratio of evaporated to condensed milk to balance richness while maintaining the 12-14% fat content needed for proper mouthfeel.ingredient4:1 ratio, 12-14% fat
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Chocolate Horchata
Indulge in the creamy delight of Chocolate Horchata, a traditional Mexican beverage that combines the rich flavors of rice, luscious chocolate, and a hint of cinnamon. This refreshing drink is a perfect blend of sweet and spiced, offering a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Whip it up easily at home and treat yourself to a taste of Mexico in every sip!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 2 cups of water (480 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- condensed milk
- evaporated milk
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 2 Abuelita chocolates
- 1 cup of rice (240 ml)
- vanilla
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- cinnamon
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Blend the rice with water and cinnamon until smooth.
- 2
Strain the mixture and add the chocolate, vanilla, evaporated milk, and condensed milk. Mix well.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Soak rice in warm water (110-120°F) for 3+ hours before blending to soften cell walls and increase extraction efficiency by 30-40%.technique110-120°F, 3+ hours
- ✓Strain horchata through fine mesh followed by cheesecloth to remove particles larger than 100 microns that cause grittiness and separation.technique100 microns
- ✓Temper chocolate by melting to 115°F, cooling to 84°F, then reheating to 88°F to prevent bloom and ensure smooth integration with the dairy base.ingredient115°F → 84°F → 88°F
- ✓Add chocolate while the strained rice mixture is still warm (100-110°F) because cocoa butter melts at 93-100°F and incorporates without seizing.timing100-110°F mixture temp
- ✓Use a 4:1 ratio of evaporated to condensed milk to balance richness while maintaining the 12-14% fat content needed for proper mouthfeel.ingredient4:1 ratio, 12-14% fat