2 ratings

Champurrado Express Edition

Name: Champurrado Express Edition
Prep time: 14 min 59 s
Cook time: 19 min 59 s
Total time: 34 min 59 s
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/3 cup masa harina; 3 ounce mexican chocolate, chopped; 1 cup warm water; 2 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 pinch of salt

April 24, 2020

An easy introduction to Mexican atoles

Photo courtesy of Mexican Please

Allow us to introduce you to the Mexican class of drinks known as atoles. Champurrado, chocolate atole, is the sort you are most likely to run into outside of Mexico. Made with a corn base, atoles are hearty and perfect for a week-day warm-up.

Recipe courtesy of Mexican Please

Ready in

35 m

15 m

(prepare time)

20 m

(cook time)

Servings

330

Calories Per Serving

Ingredients

1/3 Cup Masa Harina
3 Ounces Mexican chocolate, chopped
1 Cup warm water
2 1/2 Cups milk
1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Pinch of salt

Directions

Add 1/3 cup Masa Harina, 1 cup warm water and pinch of salt to a saucepan.

Whisk vigorously to prevent lumps from forming.

Over medium heat, add 2 1/2 cups of milk, 1 disc Mexican chocolate, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 tablespoons brown sugar.

Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to maintain a quiet simmer, whisking frequently.

Once the chocolate has melted take a final taste for seasoning, adding more sugar to taste.

Keep simmering until you are happy with the consistency.

Serve immediately.