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.
Equipment
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!
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Special Notes
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.
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