Description
This authentic champurrado recipe is a rich and creamy Mexican chocolate drink made with masa harina, piloncillo, and cinnamon. Perfect for chilly mornings or festive gatherings, it’s a comforting drink steeped in tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 cup masa harina (corn flour)
- 3 cups milk (use plant-based alternatives for vegan option)
- 1 piloncillo cone (or 1/2 cup brown sugar)
- 4 ounces Mexican chocolate (broken into small pieces)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Instructions
- Prepare the Base:
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the cinnamon stick and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavor. - Mix the Masa Harina:
In a small bowl, whisk the masa harina with 1 cup of warm water until smooth, ensuring there are no clumps. - Combine Ingredients:
Slowly pour the masa harina mixture into the pot with the cinnamon-infused water, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. - Add Milk and Sweetener:
Add the milk and the piloncillo cone (or brown sugar). Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the piloncillo dissolves completely. - Incorporate Chocolate:
Add the Mexican chocolate pieces and continue stirring until the chocolate melts and the drink thickens, about 10 minutes. - Add Optional Flavors:
If desired, stir in the vanilla extract and ground cloves for an extra depth of flavor. - Serve Warm:
Remove the cinnamon stick before serving. Pour the champurrado into mugs and enjoy with pan dulce or tamales.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: champurrado recipe, Mexican hot chocolate, masa harina drink, traditional Mexican chocolate drink