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Champurrado

Published: Dec 9, 2016 · Updated: Sep 12, 2019 by Mely Martínez

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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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Champurrado recipe | mexican hot thick chocolate drink

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

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DIRECTIONS:

Champurrado| thick hot Mexican Chocolate | Corn Masa drink
  • 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.
Champurrado recipe | thick hot Mexican Chocolate | Corn Masa drink

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Recipe in Spanish Cómo hacer Champurrado.

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Champurrado recipe

Mely Martínez
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!
4.92 from 134 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 Cups
Calories 211 kcal

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!

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Notes

Some people like a very thick consistency. Try the recipe with the ingredients mentioned above, and if you still want a thicker consistency, then add 2 or 4 more tablespoons of masa harina mixed with ½ cup of water.
You can use half the amount of water and half of milk, or just milk to make the Champurrado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 25IUCalcium: 37mgIron: 1.6mg
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  1. Sophia

    December 25, 2022 at 10:26 am

    I tried your recipe and it came out delicious!
    Thank you for sharing

    Reply
  2. Andrea Briceño

    December 02, 2022 at 11:04 pm

    5 stars
    Just the perfect thickness of a good champurrado. My grandma used to make it for me when we lived in Michoacán, thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
  3. Madalene

    November 19, 2022 at 12:32 pm

    I love this. Good for the soul.

    Reply
  4. andrew Barba

    April 24, 2022 at 7:02 am

    just made it and subbed 2 cups of water with milk. and added 2 cloves of anise to the pot. it was amazing. will make again.

    Reply
  5. Briana E

    March 15, 2022 at 4:12 pm

    Hi Mely! I can't wait to make it, but we are a family of two and I know we won't drink it all at once! How long will this last if stored in the fridge? Can i freeze it?

    Reply
    • Mely Martínez

      March 21, 2022 at 9:46 am

      Hello Briana,
      You can store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

      Reply
      • Citlalli

        December 22, 2022 at 8:11 pm

        5 stars
        me ENCANTÒ la receta...sencilla como lo es el champurrado

  6. Karina Ascencio

    December 29, 2021 at 10:58 pm

    Can I use all milk instead of water? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Mely Martínez

      January 05, 2022 at 12:24 pm

      Hello Karina,
      Yes, you can use milk instead of water.

      Reply
      • Brittany

        June 20, 2022 at 7:34 am

        I can't wait to make this! Can I use brown sugar instead of piloncillo or cane?

      • Mely Martínez

        June 20, 2022 at 3:34 pm

        Hello Britanny,
        You can use regular sugar.

    • Leticia

      January 07, 2022 at 10:29 pm

      Yes. Just watch it so it does not over-boil and make a mess.

      Reply
  7. Alex

    December 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Mely Martínez

      December 23, 2021 at 3:36 pm

      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.

      Reply
    • Leti

      December 26, 2021 at 6:13 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you! Of all the recipes I found online yours is like my mom made. It came out exactly! Thank you again! Merry Christmas! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Rachael

    November 05, 2021 at 1:00 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Mely Martínez

      November 05, 2021 at 3:57 pm

      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.

      Reply
    • Cc

      December 24, 2021 at 9:05 pm

      Try to get Ibarra as it is a Mexican company. Avoid Nestle (abuelita).

      Reply
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