Champurrado Recipe (Express Version)

Here's an easy recipe for a delicious Champurrado -- a warm, hearty Mexican chocolate drink that is becoming more and more popular in the States. Yum! mexicanplease.com

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Champurrado Recipe (Express Version)

Here's an easy recipe for a delicious Champurrado -- a warm, hearty Mexican chocolate drink that is becoming more and more popular North of the border.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Servings: (3 cups)

Calories: 371kcal

Author: Mexican Please

Ingredients

1/3 cup Masa Harina
1 disc Mexican chocolate (3 oz.)
1 cup warm water
2.5 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar
pinch of salt

Instructions

Add 1/3 cup Masa Harina to a saucepan along with 1 cup warm water and a pinch of salt. Whisk vigorously to prevent lumps from forming.
Over medium heat, add 2.5 cups of milk, 1 disc Mexican chocolate, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. I usually chop up the chocolate into smaller pieces so it melts faster.
Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to maintain a quiet simmer, whisking frequently. Once the chocolate has melted take a final taste for seasoning, adding more sugar if you want.
Keep simmering until you are happy with the consistency. Serve immediately.

Notes

It's easy to adjust the consistency of Champurrados. Simmer them longer to thicken them up, or add a splash of water to thin them out.

Abuelita and Ibarra are the two most common brands of Mexican chocolate discs. (More on Mexican Chocolate.)

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