Chocolate has been a part of our culture since the time of the Aztecs when it was prepared as a drink with spices and corn masa. Even to this day, we love to enjoy Champurrado, especially during the holiday season.
Champurrado Recipe
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This recipe is for the classic water-based Champurrado, but you can also make it using milk, and can even add some cloves or orange peel for some extra flavor. Whichever way you prepare this popular drink, I’m sure you’ll enjoy sharing it with your loved ones during these holidays!
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How to make Champurrado Recipe
DIRECTIONS:
- Place 6 cups of water in a large saucepan along with the piloncillo and the cinnamon stick. Heat water until it starts boiling and then reduces the heat and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes until the piloncillo has melted. (Please check the ingredients list below)
- Once the piloncillo or sugar has dissolved, add the 2 Mexican Chocolate Tablets and allow about 5 minutes to dissolve, stirring from time to time.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, pour the other 2 cups of water and mix in the masa harina. Mix well with an egg beater if possible to avoid forming any clumps. Make sure you have a very creamy texture.
- When the chocolate has completely dissolved, slowly pour the masa harina mixture into the saucepan while stirring, to make sure there are no clumps. If you want to be safe and avoid masa harina clumps, use a strainer to pour the mixture.
- Turn the heat to medium-high until the Champurrado starts boiling, and then reduce the heat to low and gently simmer, stirring constantly. After 6-8 minutes the mixture will thicken. Allow cooking for 5 more minutes.
Provecho!
Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
Mely Martinez,
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Champurrado recipe
Ingredients
- 8 cups of water
- 5 oz. of piloncillo or ½ cup of sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 Mexican Chocolate tablets 6.5 ounces
- ¾ cup of masa harina corn flour
Instructions
- Place 6 cups of water in a large saucepan along with the piloncillo and the cinnamon stick. Heat water until it starts boiling and then reduce the heat and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes until the piloncillo has melted. If you are using regular sugar, this step will take less time, since the sugar will dissolve in about 4-5 minutes.
- Once the piloncillo or sugar has dissolved, add the 2 Mexican Chocolate Tablets and allow about 5 minutes to dissolve, stirring from time to time.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, pour the other 2 cups of water and mix in the masa harina. Mix well with an egg beater if possible to avoid forming any clumps. Make sure you have a very creamy texture.
- When the chocolate has completely dissolved, slowly pour the masa harina mixture into the saucepan while stirring, to make sure there are no clumps. If you want to be safe and avoid masa harina clumps, use a strainer to pour the mixture.
- Turn the heat to medium-high until the Champurrado starts boiling, and then reduce the heat to low and gently simmer, stirring constantly. After 6-8 minutes the mixture will thicken. Allow to cook for 5 more minutes. Be careful while serving the champurrado, its thick consistency keeps the drink extremely hot!
Karina Ascencio
Can I use all milk instead of water? Thank you!
Mely Martínez
Hello Karina,
Yes, you can use milk instead of water.
Leticia
Yes. Just watch it so it does not over-boil and make a mess.
Alex
If doing half milk half water, should the initial 6cups of liquid that are used to boil the cinnamon and piloncillo be 4 cups water and 2 cups milk? Or 4 cups milk and 2 cups water?
Thanks
Mely Martínez
Hello Alex,
You can actually adjust the ratio of milk to water to your own liking.
If you want it with a milky flavor, 4 cups of milk to 2 of water will be fine.
Leti
Thank you! Of all the recipes I found online yours is like my mom made. It came out exactly! Thank you again! Merry Christmas! 🙂
Rachael
Is Mexican chocolate available in common grocery store in US ie Safeway, QFC, etc..?
Is there a brand you like to use?
Can I use Abuelita? Would it give the same results?
Mely Martínez
Hello Rachel,
Yes, most common grocery stores like Walmart, Kroger, Giant, Safeway, etc carry some popular brands of Mexican Chocolate.
Use the brand you find at your local store.
Cc
Try to get Ibarra as it is a Mexican company. Avoid Nestle (abuelita).