Description
Champurrado is a warm and comforting Mexican drink that beautifully combines rich chocolate flavors with creamy masa harina. This delightful beverage, perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, envelops you in nostalgia with every sip. Easy to customize, champurrado can be enjoyed on its own or dressed up with toppings like whipped cream or marshmallows. Experience the magic of this traditional treat that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/2 cup masa harina
- 4 oz Mexican chocolate tablets (or dark chocolate)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water and milk. Simmer gently without boiling.
- Whisk in the masa harina until fully dissolved.
- Add the chocolate tablets and cinnamon stick; stir constantly until melted.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and whisk well for even flavor distribution.
- Let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve warm in mugs; top with whipped cream or extra cinnamon if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg