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Champurrado

Thick masa-based Mexican hot chocolate with piloncillo and cinnamon, served with tamales at Christmas and Day of the Dead.

Time
25min
Steps
5
Champurrado, photographed from above

Ingredients

6 servings

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Allergens

Contains milk.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Simmer water, cinnamon and piloncillo until dissolved.

    2. 2

      Whisk masa harina into the milk until smooth.

    3. 3

      Add the masa milk and chocolate to the pot, whisking constantly.

    4. 4

      Simmer, whisking, until thick and smooth, 10 minutes.

    5. 5

      Remove cinnamon, add vanilla and froth before serving.

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