Traditional Champurrado | Día de Los Muertos | Halloween

Dive into the rich flavors of tradition this Día de los Muertos with a warm cup of champurrado! This velvety chocolate drink made with Cinnamon, piloncillo, Abuelita Chocolate and Masa Harina is a beloved staple that not only warms the soul but also honors the loved ones who are no longer here.

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Traditional Champurrado | Día de Los Muertos | Halloween

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Dive into the rich flavors of tradition this Día de los Muertos with a warm cup of champurrado! This velvety chocolate drink made with Cinnamon, piloncillo, Abuelita Chocolate and Masa Harina is a beloved staple that not only warms the soul but also honors the loved ones who are no longer here.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Bake Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Día de los Muertos, Halloween

Cuisine Día de los Muertos – Drinks, Halloween Food

Servings 6

Equipment

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Mini Whisk

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 33.50 oz (950 g) milk (4 cups)
• ▢ 2 cinnamon sticks
• ▢ 2 oz (57 g) masa harina (1/2 cup)
• ▢ 25.05 oz (710 g) Spring Water (3 cups)
• ▢ 1 (227 g) piloncillo cone (8 oz)
• ▢ 2 (176 g) abuelita chocolate tablets (6.2 oz)
• ▢ 1 tsp (5 g) vanilla bean paste

Instructions

 

• Add the milk and cinnamon sticks to a medium-size pot and heat over medium-high and bring to a boil.
  33.50 oz milk, 2 cinnamon sticks
  

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• In the meantime, blend the masa harina together with the spring water until smooth and combined.
  2 oz masa harina, 25.05 oz Spring Water
  

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• Strain the masa-water mixture into the pot with the milk and cinnamon to remove any lumps. Whisk the mixture and heat until boiling and thick.
  

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• Reduce the heat, add in the piloncillo cone, the abuelita chocolates, and vanilla bean paste while occasionally stirring until it is mixed in and combined.
  1 piloncillo cone, 2 abuelita chocolate tablets, 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  

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• Strain the mixture one more time through a fine-mesh strainer and serve right away. Enjoy!
  

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Traditional Champurrado | Día de Los Muertos | Halloween

Amount Per Serving

Calories 138 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 19mg6%

Sodium 70mg3%

Potassium 268mg8%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 280IU6%

Vitamin C 0.05mg0%

Calcium 223mg22%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword Day of the Dead, día de los Muertos, ghastly gastronomy, Halloween, halloween drinks, halloween recipe, Traditional Champurrado

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Credit: Chef Billy Parisi’s Blog Chef Billy Parisi ; Recipe: Mexican Champurrado Recipe. The best recipe I have made for a champurrado. Thanks Chef!~Nessa

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