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Spicy chocolate sauce served with pastries
Rich and spicy chocolate sauce

Spicy Mexican Chocolate Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Cakes and Desserts
The pairing of chocolate and chili dates back to ancient Aztec culture. In this modern dessert sauce, capsaicin (the heat component in chili) excites heat receptors, amplifying the warmth of the chocolate and cinnamon. This isn't just melted chocolate, but a 'ganache' based emulsion where heavy cream and cocoa butter form a silky union.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 190 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Break the chocolate into small, even pieces in a bowl.

Tip: Small pieces melt faster and more evenly in the hot cream. (Heat transfer).
2 ✓

Heat the cream with the honey and salt until just reaching the boiling point, but do not let it boil over.

Tip: The hot cream will melt the chocolate. Salt enhances the chocolate flavor. (Flavor enhancement).
3 ✓

Pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute to allow heat to penetrate the pieces.

Tip: Resting allows the chocolate to soften, making it easier to emulsify.
4 ✓

Whisk until smooth, starting from the center and working outwards. Add the chili, cinnamon, and vanilla.

Tip: Mixing creates an emulsion between the water/fat phase of the cream and the cocoa butter. (Stable emulsion).
5 ✓

Serve warm, or chill for a thicker ganache.

Tip: Cocoa butter crystallizes upon cooling, making the sauce thicker.

Recipe FAQ

The chocolate seized (became lumpy).
You likely overheated the chocolate or a drop of water got in while melting. Use a whisk and add a little more warm cream.
It's too thin.
It will thicken significantly as it cools. If it remains thin when cold, melt in more chocolate.

Ingredients

  • 5 oz High Quality Dark Chocolate (min. 60%)
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Chili Flakes (or a pinch of Cayenne)
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt