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Authentic Mexican Champurrado

A traditional Mexican hot chocolate beverage thickened with masa harina, sweetened with piloncillo, and spiced with cinnamon.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cone piloncillo 8 oz, or 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup masa harina
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 tablet Mexican chocolate 3.15 oz, chopped

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, cinnamon sticks, and piloncillo to a simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the piloncillo has completely dissolved, about 10 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the masa harina with 1 cup of the milk until smooth and completely free of lumps.
  • Gradually pour the masa harina mixture into the saucepan with the piloncillo syrup, stirring constantly.
  • Add the remaining 3 cups of milk and the chopped Mexican chocolate to the saucepan.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently to prevent the bottom from burning, until the chocolate is melted and the champurrado thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, carefully discard the cinnamon sticks, and serve hot.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can substitute the water with additional milk. Ensure the masa harina is completely dissolved before adding it to the hot liquid to avoid lumps.