This is the Best Horchata De Chocolate You Can Make at Home!
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Overview
Horchata de Chocolate is a delightful twist on the classic Mexican drink, combining the traditional rice base with rich chocolate flavor. The process begins with soaking white rice in boiling water, which not only softens the rice but also infuses it with flavor. After soaking, the rice is blended until smooth, ensuring a creamy texture that is essential for a good horchata.
The addition of chocolate, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk creates a rich and indulgent beverage that is perfect for any occasion. The use of Mexican vanilla adds a unique depth of flavor that elevates this drink beyond the ordinary. Straining the mixture through cheesecloth ensures that the final product is silky smooth, making it a refreshing treat to enjoy on a hot day.
Serving the horchata over ice keeps it cool and refreshing, and you can adjust the sweetness to your liking. This drink is not only delicious but also a fun way to introduce friends and family to a beloved Mexican tradition. Whether enjoyed at a summer gathering or as a sweet treat after dinner, this Horchata de Chocolate is sure to be a hit.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Add 1.5 cups of white rice and 2 cinnamon sticks to 4 cups of boiling water, mix, cover with plastic wrap, and let soak overnight or for at least 4 hours.
Transfer soaked rice to a blender and blend at high speed for 2 minutes.
Use cheesecloth over a strainer to strain the blended rice mixture.
Transfer strained mixture back to the blender and add 1 cup of chocolate, 1 can of evaporated milk, 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, 1 tbsp of Mexican vanilla, and 2 cups of milk.
Blend the mixture again until smooth.
Strain the blended mixture using cheesecloth to ensure smoothness.
Add 4 cups of ice cold water to the strained mixture and mix well.
Tip: Taste the horchata to adjust sweetness before serving.
Tip: Add ice just before serving to prevent dilution.
Serve the horchata de chocolate.
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Horchata is a traditional Mexican drink made from rice, often flavored with cinnamon and vanilla.
- •Soaking the rice overnight helps to soften it for blending, resulting in a smoother texture.
- •Adding ice just before serving prevents the drink from becoming diluted.
- •Evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk add creaminess and sweetness to the horchata.
