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Chocolate chili sauce with fruit
Sweet and spicy chocolate chili sauce

Mexican Chocolate Chili Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Mexican cuisine knows that cocoa and chili are best friends. This isn't a dessert syrup, but a complex, spiced ganache that brings heat and depth. It elevates desserts but is bold enough for adventurous savory pairings.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 220 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Double Boiler (or heavy pot): For gentle melting.
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Break chocolate into a bowl. Heat cream with sugar and spices in a saucepan until barely simmering.

Tip: Hot cream is enough to melt the chocolate.
2 ✓

Pour cream over chocolate. Let sit 1 minute, then whisk smooth.

Tip: This is a basic ganache technique.
3 ✓

Whisk in butter for shine.

Tip: Butter adds gloss and creaminess.
4 ✓

Serve warm.

Tip: Capsaicin and sugar together stimulate the palate.

Recipe FAQ

The chocolate seized/split.
You overheated it. Chocolate burns above 120°F. Try whisking in a splash of cold cream to bring it back.

Ingredients

  • 3.5 oz Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa)
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp Chili Flakes
  • 2/3 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 pinch Salt