Champurrado Mexican Chocolate Beverage
Dive into the rich, traditional flavors of *Champurrado*, a beloved Mexican chocolate beverage that's perfect for warming up chilly mornings or cozy evenings. This velvety drink combines earthy masa harina (corn flour) with creamy milk, fragrant cinnamon, and the deep, caramel-like sweetness of piloncillo. Infused with authentic Mexican chocolate, such as Abuelita or Ibarra, and finished with a hint of vanilla, champurrado boasts a luscious, slightly thickened texture that sets it apart from your average hot cocoa. Whether enjoyed as a standalone treat or paired with tamales for a festive twist, this easy-to-make recipe is a heartwarming way to indulge in a taste of Mexico.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 1 cone piloncillo (or dark brown sugar)
- 0.3333 cup masa harina (corn flour)
- 4 cups milk (or plant-based milk, such as almond or oat milk)
- 3.5 oz Mexican chocolate (such as Abuelita or Ibarra), chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the water and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the water with the cinnamon flavor.
Add the piloncillo (or dark brown sugar) to the saucepan and stir until it dissolves completely. This may take a few minutes.
While the piloncillo dissolves, in a small bowl, whisk the masa harina with 1 cup of milk until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps. Set aside.
Once the piloncillo is fully melted, remove the cinnamon stick from the saucepan and discard it. Gradually add the masa harina mixture to the saucepan, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Pour in the remaining 3 cups of milk and stir well. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to prevent scorching or sticking.
Add the chopped Mexican chocolate to the saucepan and stir until it completely melts and the drink becomes creamy and smooth.
Stir in the vanilla extract and cook for another 2-3 minutes, continuing to stir until the champurrado thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and ladle the champurrado into mugs. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.4 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.4 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 478 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 245.6 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 195.4 g | ||
| Protein | 42.3 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.0 mcg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 1501 mg | 115% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 2074 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
