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Mexican hot cocoa fudge is a deliciously sweet, creamy simple fudge recipe with all the flavor of a good Mexican Hot Cocoa! You are gonna love this Mexican Hot Cocoa Fudge recipe for a spicy addition to your gourmet fudge platter for the holidays.
It’s finally cooling off here Phoenix, today was only about 50F. Yeah, Yeah, Yeah…I don’t want to hear it. For us desert dwellers, anything below 70 is cold. Yes, I pull out my big comfy sweaters when for anything 70 and below. What I love on a cold winter day is a huge mug of hot cocoa and every so often, I turn it into my easy version of “Mexican” hot cocoa. Desserts with a spicy and sweet combination are so delicious!
As a matter of fact, this easy fudge recipe is the perfect dessert to serve for Cinco de Mayo! Imagine a spicy Mexican dinner, complimented with a margarita and a couple of pieces of smooth fudge for dessert. Hello, delicious!
Smooth and Spicy Mexican Hot Cocoa Fudge
When I was on my fudge kick a couple weeks ago, I was also craving a spicy cocoa then I thought….this would make an amazing fudge! Everyone really seemed to love the spicy kick of the fudge, especially because it’s just a tad different than all of my sweet gourmet fudge recipes.
The fudge is so easy to make, you can enjoy the spicy chocolate fudge recipe any time the spicy-sweet tooth hits you.
Mexican Hot Cocoa Fudge
Delicious sweet, creamy fudge with all the flavor of a good Mexican Hot Cocoa! You are gonna love this Mexican Hot Cocoa Fudge for a spicy addition to your fudge platter.
Ingredients
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat milk in a microwave safe bowl for 1 minute. Place chocolate chips in a large glass bowl and pour warm milk over the chocolate. Let sit for 30 seconds-1 minute. Stir mixture until the chocolate is fully melted and incorporated with the milk. Add vanilla, cayenne, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour into an 8x8 baking dish that has been lined with parchment paper or foil. (If you really love spicy foods, sprinkle extra cayenne on the top of the fudge.) Place in refrigerator for several hours to firm. Once firm, remove from pan and cut into 64 pieces.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 64 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 66Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 14mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 0gSugar: 9gProtein: 1g
I would love to make this. I love fudge.
A few summers ago me and my mother made Mexican chocolate fudgesicle and they were so yummy that we ddid not have them in the freezer very long. So I would bet these are amazing.
This looks amazing!
It looks really good!!
Different from my fudge recipe but looks and sounds yummy.
I love the idea of adding a bit of spice to one of my favorite eats, the tastiest of treats. Chocolate. It does seem to need a kick now and again, and this recipe sounds like it more than does the trick.
This sounds delicious, and it looks like it would be really easy to make too.
It sounds really good and unique. I make fudge every year for friends and family. Always looking for a new flavor. thanks for sharing
I love cayenne, and chocolate, so this sounds delicious!
I love this recipe – it has all the things I like, starting with condensed milk – that’s a dessert all by itself. 🙂 I also like adding cinnamon to my chocolate, but I never thought of adding cayenne.
I love fudge and this recipe sounds wonderful. I think I may try it.
It sounds great. Cayenne adds a nice spicy touch to it.
Don’t knock it to you try it i guess sounds different but good!
Very cool idea to add some cayenne pepper, I’d love to try it 🙂
I never tried fudge with cayenne pepper in it before but I would love to!
Hot Cocoa and Fudge in the same recipe?! Yum! I also like spicy foods. I’d try this recipe!
I Love fudge and this looks like a really delicious recipe! Going to try this for sure!
I seriously just checked my kitchen for these items! SO FREAKING GOOD LOOKING!
Ok now this is something I could eat everyday!!! YUM
yummy! Would love to try it.
Can’t wait to try this recipe.
I’ve never had fudge with cayenne pepper in it! It must give it a good kick!
I love fudge, it’s my favorite holiday treat.
I have never added “spice” to chocolate recipes, but it seems to be pretty popular. I really should take the plunge!
My husband loves spicy things so I might have to try this one out on him.
I never tried fudge with a kick in it before but I would love to!
Sounds so amazingly delicious! I was about to go make some, then realized I didn’t have enough semi-sweet chocolate chips in the house, sadness!
mmm Fudge…should I send you my address so you can send me some….?? I will happily taste test for you.
The beauty of this recipe to me is that although I really like fudge, it usually gets sickeningly sweet very quickly. This recipe has the zip to offset much of that sweetness.
Merry Christmas!!
The Cranberry Orange Fudge is exactly what I need to complete my Christmas treats, thank you so much for sharing it.
That hit of cayenne takes it over the edge!
I would love to try this recipe, I love that it has spicy (cayenne) with the sweet chocolate.
I’d double the pepper for twice the fun =)
Looks muy deliciouso..or however you say it in spanish :/
I love fudge, I want to try this recipe so bad. Thanks for the great blog!
I’m a big fan of Mexican Hot Chocolate anything! I love it spicy, too, so I’d be one who’d sprinkle a good bit of cayenne on the top. Thanks for the great recipe (and the giveaway, too!) 🙂 Merry Christmas!
The recipe sounds delicious. I think the pepper will give it a spicy kick.
I love fudge I could eat a ton of it, so I would love to make this recipe
Usually I find fudge to be too sweet, but this recipe sounds good with all of the spices.
Sounds so good on a cold day!
The recipe looks unique and tasty. Thanks!
My Grandmother use to make fudge for Christmas. I would love to try this recipe.
This is a unique take on the usual fudge.
Wow that sounds spicy and rich at the same time.
This looks so delicious..I love fudge and this one seems like it would not be too complicated to make 🙂
It sounds delicious! I am going to make some for Christmas today.
I’ve never had spicy fudge before, but I think my husband would like it.
I’ve never tried Mexican hot chocolate but since I love chocolate and I love cayenne, I may have to try this.
Different twist on adding the pepper. Will try this for New Year’s celebration.
I love the fudge it was so easy to make …i thought the pepper was going to overpower it but it tasted great!
We are always looking for a way to “spice” up an adult party
Sounds like a really easy recipe – I’ll have to try it.
My kind of recipe. Quick and easy!
I am sooo tempted to make this! I’ve always been intrigued by sweet & spicy desserts, but too chicken to try !
Even as a diabetic I could eat this
This sounds so good. I am getting the ingredients tomorrow morning when I go buy the few things I forgot at the grocery store.
My husband would just love this! I’m bookmarking this page!
I tried making fudge once but the recipe was really complicated. I’m going to try this one instead – it looks simpler! I would never have thought that Cayenne had a role in fudge! 🙂
this recipe looks so good i cant wait to try to make this fudge
The recipe sounds good. I like that it uses cinnamon since that’s one of my favorite flavors.
They cayenne pepper is a very interesting flair for fudge.
Looks delicious! Going to have to try it!
This looks delicious! I will have to try it!
Fudge is my favorite! I can’t wait to try this!
This would be a new twist for me. I have never had spicy fudge before.
The cayenne pepper addition intrigues me!
SOUNDS GOOD AND LOOKS VERY EASY TO MAKE
Spicing up fudge is an interesting idea. I will have to try it.
This looks tasty! I’d love to try it.
This seems like the perfect mix of spicy and sweet! I would make two batches, one of this recipe, and one regular fudge, too!
It looks interesting and unique. I like mine sweeter, though, with marshmallows!
I love Mexican hot chocolate, never thought of fudge like this before
Thank you for this recipe I really like cinnamon in my hot cocoa. And wishing you a Merry Christmas!
It reminds me of firework chocolates, which I love!
That fudge looks amazing! I haven’t tried the combo of spice with chocolate, but have heard it is very good!
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Microwave fudge is such an amazing timesaver when your holidays are packed!!!!
sounds delicious thank you for your generosity
This sounds amazing!!!!!
Cayenne makes it good
I am intrigued by the Mexican Hot Cocoa Fudge recipe. Honestly, I do not usually care for cayenne with chocolate but the cinnamon addition makes it interesting.
YUMMY IN MY TUMMY
This sounds delicious! I love the addition of cinnamon. I’ve never had fudge made with cinnamon before!
That touch of cayenne really intrigues me…sounds delicious!
I would have thought adding cayenne was just crazy, but I have tasted chocolate with chiles and it is pretty good if it doesn’t overpower the flavor.
I like the spicy add to it. Yummy!
this fudge looks delicious. thank you!
This looks wonderful I am a recipe addict. Love the site!
I just love spicy hot chocolate and fudge. I am going to try this. Happy Holidays!
that fudge looks so good! mmm! i’m going to have to try that recipe! 🙂
I’ve had Mexican chocolate before but have never attempted to make it myself! Thanks for the recipe!
This cayenne kicks this up a notch “Bam” Emeril style.
Love mexican chocolate!
i love the idea of the cayenne pepper in the fudge
Yum!
This looks so good! I’ve never heard of using cayenne pepper in a recipe like this before, but I bet it gives it that extra kick to it.
I like this recipe, and the sweet meets spicy combo.
It sounds really delicious. My mom would love if I made her something like this.
Sounds delicious! I’ll have to try it.
I have never tried this type of cocoa or fudge but it looks interesting
I absolutely love fudge around the holidays. I have never heard of Mexican Hot Cocoa Fudge. This is a different twist to what I am used to. I enjoy different foods and would like to try this. Thank you for the recipe.
I’m very traditional when it comes to fudge so I’m not sure about the addition of cayenne pepper and cinnamon but I would definitely be interested in trying it. I’ve never had Mexican hot chocolate.
I love fudge! Never would have thought to put cayenne pepper in it but I’m sure it’s good!
This looks like a fudge I couldn’t screw up. 🙂
I am curious about the mixture of chocolate and cayenne. I do like candy that is both sweet and hot, like Atomic Fireballs and Hot Tamales. And I do like chocolate so I would be willing to give this combo a try.
The cayenne addition sounds good.
I actually tried this fudge and it is great! I had made some from a package mix and it turned out all hard and didn’t taste good at all. My husband loved this recipe and wants me to make another batch.
So glad y’all loved it Theresa! ~wendy
No matter how many times I have made fudge, it never turns out. I am much better at consuming it than creating it.I would love a fudge with a bit of zing!
Yum fudge sounds good right now!
The recipe looks yummy and it’s so easy – I’ll have to try it.
sounds like a good one always like fudge around the holidays
I have never had fudge with cayenne, sounds interesting.
This sounds like a very pleasing article. I only try sweets once, and I’m sure my husband would love me more if I made this.
I think it sounds different. I’ve never thought of adding something spicy to fudge. I know my hubby would love to try it. Thank you!!
I love the recipe but not a big fan of spicy fudge so I would omit the cayenne
I will be trying this the day before with the kids. It looks really easy.
Adding cayenne pepper and cinnamon to a fudge recipe is something I would have never thought of! Thanks for a new recipe to heat up my fudge. I’m sure my husband, who has both a sweet tooth and a spicy appetite will enjoy this.
I like everything about the recipe except for the cayenne pepper.
This looks good. I wish my son appreciated chocolate (as in liked at all) more!
sounds easy to make and i like spicey foods. might be fun to try.
I do this to my hot chocolate but never thought about using it in fudge. thanks
What a fun recipe. I’ve had Mexican hot chocolate before, but never thought of making spicy fudge.
I haven’t heard of using cayenne pepper in a brownie before, interesting recipe.
I love spicy chocolate-I eat the Lindt chili chocolate bars often.
I like how simple and easy this recipe seems to follow and it looks delicious too.
this fudge recipe sounds great, I would love to try it!
Looks great and very easy to make
seems easy and delicious!
This looks amazing. I’d love to try it!
Interesting recipe. Never heard of fudge with Cayenne pepper in it before.
This recipe sounds wonderful. I was in Mexico a few years ago and developed a love of Mexican hot chocolate, my family would love this recipe.
I have never heard of hot fudge….I am curious to try how it tastes
I would like to try this, I like to try things that have a bite to it
Very neat idea I wouldn’t mind making this to try it out.
This is not the type of fudge I would like to eat. I love vanilla fudge made with butter and heavy cream.
this looks so easy and yummy.
I would love the extra heat in the fudge.
I think I would have to taste it to decide. The pepper and cinnamon are unusual in fudge but they could turn out to be delicious. So many things go with chocolate that we don’t normally associate with it.
Sounds like really unique fudge! I’m not so sure that I would enjoy the cayenne in it though. I might make it with just the cinnamon.
Sounds delish I want to make some
Ive never tried fudge like this before. it sounds really good
This recipe sounds amazing…I may have to try it…
This fudge sounds really good!
The next time I make fudge, I’m gonna try this recipe.
Would it be better with marshmallow fluff instead of evaporated milk?
Hi Jim! I’ve never made fudge with marshmallow fluff, but I’ve heard you can. PS….this recipe uses sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk. Enjoy! ~wendy
it looks simple and yummy
I have such fond memories of my father’s Christmas fudge. This looks like a great one, too.
I’m going to give this a try!
It look real easy to make and very yummy!
It looks simple and easy to make. And yummy too.
The sweetened condensed milk makes it very rich, but the spice is a good way to add another aspect.
It looks delicious! I must try this.
Looks good!!!!! What a quick recipe!!! Love it
That looks soo good, must try!
I know my son would eat every bit of this !
Is it the cayenne pepper that makes this Mexican Hot Cocoa Fudge? It looks good.
I just bought some fudge today but I wish I saw this first! It sounds more delicious!!
The only fudge I have ever had is the Kraft fantasy fudge, this sounds great
sounds great! would love to try!!
This Recipe Looks Delicious! I Must Try It!
It looks absolutely delicious
this recipe is intriguing to me and unique as well. Ive just got to try it
that sounds very yummy! i would love to give it a try
This looks like a good fudge recipe to try.
Will be making this. Love cayenne in just about everything
looking at that fudge made my stomach growl. We haven’rt had any this year so far. Maybe we will make some this week.
I think my family would really love this fudge.
Looks like fun to make
Does it have to have cayenne pepper? Our stomachs can’t tolerate very spicy foods.
Yes Al, it has cayenne…but you could leave it out and just add the cinnamon. ~wendy
So quick and easy, just perfect fo this cold weather
i have a hard time making fudge this makes it look easy
I’m curious. I will have to try this.
Sounds like the fudge my man made
Never would have thought to use cayenne in the fudge.
Mexican Hot Fudge – I’d love it!
It looks yummy and easy to make.
thanks for the recipe
I’ve never had hot fudge, but I know the cinnamon will make it wonderfully good.
Sounds yummy!
Would never have thought to use cayenne pepper
My family would LOVE this recipe!
This sounds like something my sister would love!
it sounds really interesting with the cayenne and the cinnamon- i would love to try it! 🙂
I love using cayenne pepper in chocolate recipes – it really cuts the sweetness.
Anything that has to do with chocolate is a match for me. lol
I have never thought of putting Cayenne Pepper into anything sweet. I would like to try it.
That looks yummy! I love fudge!
I love fudge and this seems so easy to make at home. Thanks for sharing.
Looks like a great twist on traditional fudge!
I like the recipe.
I think I would enjoy this fudge with the cayenne pepper in it.
I never dreamed there could be such a variation on fudge. It sounds intriguing.
I love the addition of cayenne pepper. Sounds delicious.
Sounds very good!
This sounds yummy and I love fudge.
Looks yummy and not your traditional recipe.
I’m curious to try the combination of cinnamon, chocolate and cayenne pepper.
My Hubby seen the page up on my laptop and told my I had to try this!!!!
This fudge looks pretty amazing. What a treat!
What an interesting idea to ad Cayenne Pepper! Ill have to give this recipe a try! Thanks!
The Peppermint Fudge Recipe look delicious also!
This fudge looks yummy! Please count me in!
I think the Cheyenne pepper will give it a great kick.
I love that it looks simple and easy to make and will leave a big impression.
This recipe sounds delicious.
I would love to try this recipe! The name sounds great.
This recipe sounds delicious. My husband would like it.
I’m always looking for ways to give my traditional recipes a nice kick, and this one does the trick perfectly for boring old fudge! I will be trying this, and also thinking of variations for hot chocolate, this year. Thanks!
I think it sounds great! I had some spicy Lindt chocolate once and loved it!
i love fudge.
it seems so easy!
Yummy!
This is a great and easy recipe.
Looks like something my mom makes! Delicious.
my mom would love this for new years.
My friend makes something similar to this and it is yummy.
wow, sounds yummy and only 7 minutes to make!!!!
I never heard of mixing chocolate and cayenne pepper. I’m very curious to see what the flavor would be like.
I like the idea of the added kick from the cayenne in this fudge. I’d love to try this recipe
Looks like an easy delicious recipe. I’m going to try it!
that’s sounds wonderful!!!
This fudge sounds so interesting. I am a chocolate lover but have never tasted it with cayenne or cinnamon.
I have never thought to put pepper in fudge before!
Anything with chocolate is my favorite and I can’t wait to try
This fudge sounds really unique and delicious.
I like how it has cinnamon in it. Sounds delicious.
This recipes sounds absolutely delicious. I love cayenne pepper and put it on pretty much everything, never thought to put it in fudge though.
I really love fudge
This recipe sounds perfect for a cold winter’s night!
I love fudge! Thanks for sharing!
I am not too fond of heat however my husband and oldest son would love it.
This looks easy and has a nice kick with the cayenne which should cut the sweet a bit.
It sounds delicious, something that I could see my family really enjoying to make & eat
I am saving this recipe to make for New Years. My hubby is going to love it!
I’ve never tried cayenne pepper in fudge before. I might have to try that.
I want to try this 🙂
I think I will add this to all the goodies I am baking tomorrow. Sounds great
this recipe sounds good and also easy
I will have to share this recipe with my Mom.
good
Sounds delicious!
This fudge looks so good! I want to try it!
This looks like an easy recipe even I could do.
I have never tried adding spice to my hot fudge, but this recipe looks pretty appetizing. I love Mexican recipes. I saved it so I can try this sometime.
Oooo, this would be a great treat with a little kick!
My family would devour this!
Easy enough for the kids to help make.
I love fudge! This recipe looks delish!
This looks yummy, thanks for the post.
It looks delicious. I’ve never used cayenne pepper though
i love mexican hot cocoa and fudge. this is a perfect idea for gifts for the holiday…. by gifts i mean stuffing my face.
This sounds interesting with the cayenne pepper and cinnamon.
the spice might be a good addition to try
This fudge looks great. I am interested to try it with the touch of cayenne pepper.
We are big fudge fans in my house.. this recipe looks delicious!
I like the recipe.
That looks supper yummy & easy!
This recipe sounds delicious, I love trying new fudge recipes!
Oh that sounds so interesting, I have to try it! Never heard of Mexican Hot Cocoa Fudge with cayenne pepper! Oh fun!
I love fudge at Christmastime! I’ve never heard of adding cayenne pepper, but I’m sure it adds an extra yummy taste.
Awesome fudge recipe, I love making fudge for the holidays, my favorite is peanut butter, I am going to have to try this hot cocoa one soon.
Very cool idea to add some cayenne pepper
When I think of Hot Cocoa – I’ve never thought about putting Cayenne Pepper in it. I’m going to have to try this recipe. I love Hot Cocoa and this sounds like it will definitely warm you up.
What an interesting recipe! Very unique idea to use cayenne pepper with fudge!
Wow this looks tasty 🙂
I really want to try this recipe I know my husband and at least one of my sons will love the heat!
My son loves spicy foods and he’d enjoy this recipe.
I love making different fudge recipes and this one looks so delicious and I would love to try the added cayenne pepper to see the added kick it gives to this fudge. I bet it tastes good!
i am gonna make this for my mom yum
the cayenne pepper is a nice twist to this fudge.