If you’re looking for more warm beverages to cozy up with, try Mexican hot chocolate, wassail, or crockpot apple cider!
What is Champurrado?
Imagine a hot chocolate so thick it hugs your spoon, packed with chocolatey goodness and spiked with warm spices like cinnamon and anise. That’s champurrado, a warm Mexican drinking chocolate that you’re going to absolutely love. Sweetened with brown sugar and thickened with corn flour, it’s rich and sweet. A type of atole, (corn-based beverage) champurrado has a unique texture that you won’t be able to get enough of. So grab your favorite mug and let’s make some!
Ingredients in Champurrado
For the ultimate experience, I recommend using piloncillo (Mexican brown sugar) and Mexican chocolate tablets here. You can usually find them in your local grocery store or online. The flavor they create is so amazing!
Whole Milk: A creamy base for the drink. You can also mix in some half and half to make it extra creamy and luscious. Water: Just enough to get things simmering. Piloncillo: Dark brown sugar with a molasses kick for deep sweetness. If you can’t find piloncillo, you can also use regular brown sugar. Cinnamon Stick: To infuse warm, spiced flavor into the champurrado. Star Anise: Tiny pod that adds a touch of licorice flavor. Cloves: Another spice to give this drink the perfect warm flavor. Mexican Chocolate: Rich, dark tablets to make this drink extra chocolatey. Masa Harina: Corn flour that thickens up the champurrado. This is what makes it so good! Vanilla: For some extra flavor. I recommend using Mexican vanilla or pure vanilla extract! Salt: Just a pinch to bring out all of the delicious flavors!
How to Make It
Champurrado is pretty simple to make, but it does need time to simmer and thicken. This is what makes it so delicious! Don’t try to rush the cooking process.
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