Barbara Jones
@bardiariesjon
Mexican Champurrado
A warm and comforting Mexican drink made with chocolate, spices, and corn flour, perfect for chilly days or festive occasions.
Details
- Cuisine:mexican
- Meal Type:snack
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:8
- Views:7
Recipe Information
- Prep time10 min.
- Cook time15 min.
- Total time25 min.
- Servings12
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 4 1/4 cups
- 2 tablets
- 3/4 cup
- 1 pinch or more to taste
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Mexican Champurrado.
Step 1
To start your delightful beverage, grab a saucepan and combine water with a cinnamon stick, a whole clove, and a star anise pod.
Step 2
Place it over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Step 3
Once it’s bubbling away, take it off the heat and let those aromatic spices steep for about 10 minutes, allowing the water to soak up all those wonderful flavors.
Step 4
After steeping, strain the mixture to remove the spices, leaving you with a fragrant cinnamon-infused water.
Step 5
In another saucepan, pour in some milk, add Mexican chocolate, and sprinkle in pinole.
Step 6
Heat this over medium heat, whisking continuously to ensure the chocolate melts smoothly and the mixture thickens, which should take around 10 minutes.
Step 7
Once it’s beautifully combined, remove it from the heat and stir in crushed piloncillo.
Step 8
Let it sit for about 5 minutes; this will give the sugar time to dissolve and sweeten your drink perfectly.
Step 9
Now, it’s time for the grand finale! Pour the strained cinnamon water into your rich chocolate mixture and stir well to blend all those delicious flavors together.
Step 10
Enjoy the warmth and comfort of this delightful drink, perfect for cozy evenings or sharing with friends.