Champurrado
A rich and warming Mexican chocolate drink, perfect for a cold day.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup Masa Harina
- 3 cups Milk
- 0.5 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3 ounces Mexican chocolate or unsweetened chocolate
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 sticks Cinnamon Sticks optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a saucepan, whisk together the water and masa harina until smooth. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Add the milk, sugar, vanilla extract, chocolate, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until thickened.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with cinnamon sticks.
Notes
For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.