Traditional Champurrado | Día de Los Muertos | Halloween

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

Bake / Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Día de los Muertos, Halloween

Cuisine Día de los Muertos - Drinks, Halloween Food

Servings 6

Equipment

Mini Whisk

Ingredients

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