Best 6 Champurrado Recipes

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Indulge in the rich flavors and textures of champurrado, a traditional Mexican warm chocolate drink made with masa harina, a finely ground corn flour. This delicious beverage is perfect for chilly days, offering a comforting and satisfying treat that combines the warmth of chocolate with the nutty flavor of corn.

In this article, we've compiled a collection of champurrado recipes that cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. Discover the classic champurrado recipe, a timeless blend of masa harina, Mexican chocolate, and spices. For those seeking a vegan option, we have a recipe that uses almond milk and maple syrup instead of traditional milk and sugar. If you're gluten-free, try our gluten-free champurrado recipe, crafted with oat flour and your favorite dairy-free milk.

Additionally, we've included recipes for champurrado with unique twists, such as a spiced champurrado with a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and chipotle powder, and a chocolate-pumpkin champurrado that combines the flavors of pumpkin and chocolate for a seasonal treat. With these diverse recipes, you'll find the perfect champurrado to warm your heart and delight your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHAMPURRADO (CHOCOLATE ATOLE)



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This Mexican masa harina/chocolate drink is primarily served with celebratory meals and tamales, though it is also a comfort food in the morning, served with spicy things or given to kids to drink.

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Beverages

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups whole milk
1 cup masa harina (corn flour)
2 cups water
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, grated
1 cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • Heat the milk and chocolate in a saucepan, stirring to dissolve the chocolate.
  • When chocolate is completely dissolved, remove from the heat and set aside to keep warm.
  • Mix the masa harina with the water in another saucepan; place over low heat, add the cinnamon stick, and cook until the mixture has thickened and the masa becomes translucent.
  • Add the chocolate milk and sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar and simmer for a few minutes.
  • Remove the cinnamon stick and serve the champurrado hot in cups or mugs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.4, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 18.3, Sodium 91.4, Carbohydrate 49.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 36, Protein 8.5

CHAMPURRADO (MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE)



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This recipe is from the Nestle Very Best Baking. Champurrado is a tradition in my part of the world on Christmas morning with tamales and sweet bread.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Beverages

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 cups water, divided
3 cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 cups masa harina flour
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed or 2 (6 ounce) piloncillo cones
1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine 8 cups of the water and cinnamon; bring to a boil.
  • Place the remaining water and masa harina in a blender; cover and blend until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into the cinnamon-water mixture.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low; cook, stirring constantly with wire whisk for 6 to 7 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in sugar, chocolate and vanilla extract.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes or until chocolate is melted and flavors well blended.

THICK HOT CHOCOLATE: CHAMPURRADO



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Provided by Aarón Sánchez

Categories     beverage

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup masa harina
3 1/2 cups cold water
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups of milk
1 (3-ounce) tablet sweetened Mexican chocolate, flavored with cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl combine the masa harina with 1/2 cup of water mixing by hand to form a paste. In medium saucepan add the paste and the remaining 3 cups of water. Bring to boil stirring constantly. Cook slowly for 20 minutes, the mixture will thicken. While this mixture is simmering, in another saucepan add the milk and bring to a boil. Add the chocolate and cook for about 10 minutes until the chocolate has completely dissolved. Pour the chocolate into the masa harina mixture stirring until well incorporated. With a milinillo or an eggbeater, whisk until a foam forms on top, about 3 minutes. Serve in a large bowl spooning some of the foam on top.

CHAMPURRADO - MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE



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A rich and creamy drink made from Mexican chocolate, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and thickened with masa harina. We had this for Christmas and again with breakfast the next morning--delicious! From my son in law, Greg. Recipe is a combo of his sister Vicki's recipe and his mother's more traditional recipe, and we love it! For adults, you can add a splash of Grand Marnier liqueur to your mug of hot chocolate, if desired.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Beverages

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup water
2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise)
3 (3 ounce) disks mexican chocolate (Ibarra or Abuelita chocolate)
3 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk
1/2 cup masa harina flour, to thicken (or one 1.6 oz. packet Maizena cornstarch and vanilla powdered beverage mix)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and cinnamon stick to a boil.
  • Add chocolate, stirring until melted. Add vanilla.
  • Stir in the cans evaporated milk and the condensed milk; bring to a simmer.
  • Add the masa harina or cornstarch mixture, stirring well to combine.
  • Heat until thickened. Remove cinnamon sticks before serving.
  • May be served either hot or cold. Good with a splash of Grand Marnier for the adults, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.9, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 55, Sodium 204.3, Carbohydrate 71.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 51, Protein 14.7

CHAMPURRADO WITH HONEY (MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE)



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Make and share this Champurrado With Honey (Mexican Hot Chocolate) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AlainaF

Categories     Beverages

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cinnamon stick (canela)
1 cup mexican chocolate, chopped
1 cup fresh ground masa harina flour (or substitute 1/2 cup powdered masa harina mixed with 1/2 cup warm water)
10 cups milk
2 cups pure honey

Steps:

  • Add cinnamon, Mexican chocolate and two cups of water to a stock pot. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until chocolate melts.
  • In a separate bowl mix the corn dough with a cup of water until smooth. Pour corn mixture into the hot chocolate, stirring constantly.
  • Add the milk and honey to the pot, let it simmer over low heat, stirring frequently until the milk thickens, being careful not to let milk burn. Champurrado should be the consistency of heavy cream, if yours it too thick, just add more milk.
  • For authenticity; froth the mixture with a Mexican Molinillo prior to serving.

CHAMPURRADO



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A traditional Mexican chocolate drink.

Provided by monmedel

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups water
1 cinnamon stick
1 whole clove
1 pod star anise
4 ¼ cups milk
2 tablets Mexican chocolate (such as Chocolate Ibarra®)
¾ cup pinole (coarse ground maize flour)
1 pinch crushed piloncillo (Mexican brown sugar cone), or more to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water, cinnamon stick, clove, and star anise to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and allow spices to steep until water is fragrant, about 10 minutes. Strain.
  • Heat milk, chocolate, and pinole in another saucepan over medium heat, whisking until chocolate is dissolved and liquid is thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add piloncillo; let rest until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes more. Pour cinnamon water into chocolate mixture and stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.4 calories, Carbohydrate 63.3 g, Cholesterol 6.9 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 276.1 mg, Sugar 37.8 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate or bittersweet chocolate chips in place of semisweet chocolate chips.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the masa harina mixture for a slightly spicy champurrado.
  • To make a vegan version of champurrado, use almond milk or soy milk instead of regular milk.
  • For a thicker champurrado, add more masa harina to the mixture.
  • For a thinner champurrado, add more liquid to the mixture.
  • Serve champurrado hot with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

Conclusion:

Champurrado is a delicious and versatile beverage that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to warm up on a cold day. With its unique flavor and aroma, champurrado is a surefire hit with everyone who tries it.

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