Description
This authentic Champurrado recipe creates a rich, thick, velvety Mexican chocolate drink made with masa harina, cinnamon, and Mexican chocolate—perfect for warming up during the holidays or any chilly evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup masa harina
- 1 1/4 Mexican chocolate tablets (about 4 oz)
- 2 1/2 cups water, divided
- 2 cups milk of choice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 oz dark brown sugar or piloncillo
Instructions
- Dissolve masa harina in 1/2 cup warm water, whisking until smooth.
- Boil 2 cups water with cinnamon stick to infuse flavor.
- Add Mexican chocolate and piloncillo; stir until dissolved.
- Whisk in the masa mixture until fully smooth.
- Pour in milk, simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove cinnamon stick, strain if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Champurrado thickens as it cools; adjust with warm milk or water to reach desired consistency. Serve carefully as it retains heat longer due to its thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz
- Calories: 288
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 84mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 13mg
Keywords: Champurrado, Mexican hot chocolate, traditional Mexican drink, masa harina chocolate, holiday drinks