Chocolate Atole, Mexican Hot Chocolate
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Chocolate Atole, Mexican Hot Chocolate
Description
Chocolate Atole, Mexican Hot Chocolate, is a traditional warmed beverage featuring masa harina, Mexican chocolate, and spices steeped in water. The mixture is thickened by stirring in masa harina and cooked until smooth and slightly thickened. Cinnamon and star anise provide aromatic elements that infuse the liquid during steeping, creating a balanced flavor profile between sweet, spicy, and richly chocolatey. The resulting drink is robust and velvety, thicker than typical hot chocolate due to the masa flour.
The preparation involves simmering water with the spices, then whisking in masa harina followed by milk, chocolate, and brown sugar. Continuous whisking while cooking brings the mixture to a boil and thickens it properly. The drink is served hot and generally spooned from a mug due to its thicker consistency.
This recipe is well suited to those who enjoy traditional Mexican beverages with a hearty, thick texture and complex spice notes. It offers a unique alternative to standard hot chocolate and can be enjoyed in cooler weather or during cultural celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- 2 Tbsp masa harina
- 1 cup milk whole
- 3 ounces Mexican chocolate 1 tablet
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Bring the water, cinnamon stick and anise to a simmer in a saucepan. Turn off the heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
- Remove the spices and turn the heat back on under the saucepan. Whisk in the masa harina, and when it is combined, add the milk, chocolate and sugar.
- Cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat, whisking often. The mixture will come to a boil and thicken, When it is thick and smooth, pour in mugs. You will need a spoon!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 113IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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