CHAMPURRADO

Ingredients

• 1 stick Cinnamon Stick
• 4 pieces Whole Cloves
• 4 pieces Allspice Berries
• 1 piece Cheesecloth (Small square to bundle spices)
• 0.5 cup Warm Water (For mixing masa)
• 0.33 cup Masa Harina (Maseca brand) (Corn flour for thickening)
• 2 oz Piloncillo (Can substitute dark brown sugar)
• 1 tablet Mexican Chocolate Tablet (Traditional tablet (~3.5 oz) with cinnamon)
• 1 pinch Salt
• 12 oz Evaporated Milk (One 12‑oz can)
• 4 cup Water

Instructions

1. Bundle Spices

   Place the cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and allspice berries in the center of a small piece of cheesecloth and tie it into a bundle.

   Time: PT3M

2. Prepare Masa Mixture

   In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup masa harina with 1/2 cup warm water, stir until smooth, and set aside.

   Time: PT2M

3. Boil Water with Spices

   Add 4 cups of water to the saucepan, drop in the cheesecloth spice bundle, and bring to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 212°F

4. Dissolve Piloncillo and Salt

   Stir in the 2 oz piloncillo (or dark brown sugar) and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat and let it dissolve, letting the mixture steep for about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

5. Add Chocolate and Evaporated Milk

   Add the whole Mexican chocolate tablet and the 12 oz can of evaporated milk to the pot. Stir gently and keep the heat on low‑medium until the chocolate fully melts and the mixture is smooth.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 185°F

6. Remove Spice Bundle

   Using tongs, carefully remove the cheesecloth spice bundle from the pot and discard or set aside for another use.

   Time: PT1M

7. Whisk to Combine

   Whisk the liquid thoroughly to ensure the chocolate and milk are fully incorporated.

   Time: PT2M

8. Thicken with Masa

   Slowly pour the prepared masa mixture into the pot while whisking continuously. Continue to simmer on low heat, whisking, until the champurrado gently bubbles and thickens to a creamy consistency (about 8‑10 minutes).

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 185°F

9. Serve

   Ladle the hot champurrado into mugs and enjoy immediately, optionally with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

210

Protein

6g

Carbohydrates

22g

Fat

8g

Fiber

0.5g