Champurrado is a delicious Mexican hot chocolate drink thickened with masa harina (corn dough) and flavored with cinnamon. Here’s a simple recipe for making Champurrado at home:

 

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Preparation

Prepare the Masa Paste:
In a medium-sized bowl, mix the masa harina with 1 cup of water to form a smooth paste. Ensure there are no lumps.
Heat the Milk:
In a large saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent scalding.
Add Chocolate:
Once the milk is simmering, add the chopped Mexican chocolate to the saucepan. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted into the milk.
Add Masa Paste:
Slowly whisk the masa paste into the chocolate-milk mixture. Continue whisking to ensure the masa is well incorporated and there are no lumps.
Sweeten and Season:
Add the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt to the mixture. Adjust the sweetness to your liking. Stir well to combine.
Simmer:
Reduce the heat to low and let the champurrado simmer for about 10-15 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking or burning.
Check Consistency:
The champurrado should thicken as it simmers. If it’s too thick, you can add more water or milk to achieve your desired consistency.
Serve:
Once the champurrado has reached the desired thickness and all the flavors have melded together, remove it from heat.
Enjoy:
Ladle the champurrado into mugs and serve it hot. You can garnish it with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top.

Champurrado is often enjoyed with traditional Mexican sweet bread or tamales. It’s a comforting and rich drink, perfect for warming up on chilly days.

This recipe and more can be found on https://vallartasupermarkets.com/en/recipes.