Mexican Champurrado Recipe
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Mexican Champurrado Recipe
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This Mexican Champurrado Recipe is a thick Mexican hot chocolate drink made with masa, piloncillo, and cinnamon for perfect cold-weather.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- ½ cup masa harina
- 3 cups water
- 2 Mexican chocolate tablets 6.2 ounces
- 1 8- ounce piloncillo cone or 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the milk and cinnamon sticks to a medium-size pot and heat over high and bring to a boil.
- In the meantime, blend the masa and water together until smooth and combined.
- Strain the masa-water mixture into the pot with the milk and cinnamon to remove any lumps.
- Whisk the mixture and heat until boiling and thick.
- Reduce the heat and add in the chocolate, piloncillo, and vanilla while occasionally stirring until it is mixed in and combined.
- Strain the mixture one more time through a chinois or fine-mesh strainer and serve.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: You can make this up to 30 minutes ahead of time. Keep it warm in a pot over low heat until it’s ready to be served.
- How to Store: Cover and keep this in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This will not freeze well.
- How to Reheat: Add the desired amount of the champurrado drink to a medium-sized pot and heat over low heat while whisking until hot. You may need to add a ½ to 1 cup of milk or water to slightly thin it out.
- Abuelita is Mexican chocolate consisting of dark cocoa, sugar, and cinnamon that is formed into 3.1-ounce round discs.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
336kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
70mg
(3%)
Potassium
302mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
49g
(98%)
Vitamin A
287IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.05mg
(0%)
Calcium
243mg
(24%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 49g | 98% |
| Vitamin A | 287IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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