Mexican Champurrado Delight
A warm and comforting Mexican drink made with chocolate and masa harina, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups milk (or a mix of milk and water)
- 2 oz Mexican chocolate or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup masa harina (corn flour)
- 1/4 cup piloncillo or brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the 4 cups of milk over medium heat and add the cinnamon stick. Let it simmer gently.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the masa harina in 1 cup of warm water, whisking until smooth.
- Slowly add the masa mixture to the saucepan, then add the chopped chocolate and piloncillo.
- Stir continuously to melt the chocolate and mix everything well.
- Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring until thickened to desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the champurrado hot into a mug and enjoy.
Notes
Serve warm, optionally topped with cinnamon. Pairs well with sweet breads or churros.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: champurrado, Mexican drink, chocolate beverage, comfort drink
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