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Easy Champurrado Recipe with Masa Harina - Mexican Hot Chocolate at Home

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 288
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Dissolve masa harina in 1/2 cup warm water, whisking until smooth.
  2. Boil 2 cups water with cinnamon stick to infuse flavor.
  3. Add Mexican chocolate and piloncillo; stir until dissolved.
  4. Whisk in the masa mixture until fully smooth.
  5. Pour in milk, simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. 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.