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Easy Champurrado Recipe (Mexican Chocolate Atole) in 40 Minutes

Authentic Mexican Champurrado, a thick, comforting chocolate drink made with masa harina, warm spices, and rich Mexican chocolate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup masa harina
  • 1 1/4 Mexican chocolate tablets about 4 oz
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 oz piloncillo or dark brown sugar

Method
 

  1. Dissolve masa harina in 1/2 cup warm water until smooth; set aside.
  2. Heat 2 cups water with cinnamon stick until simmering.
  3. Add Mexican chocolate and piloncillo; stir until dissolved.
  4. Whisk in masa mixture and cook until beginning to thicken.
  5. Slowly pour in milk while stirring constantly.
  6. Simmer 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove cinnamon stick and strain for a smooth texture.
  8. Serve hot in mugs.

Notes

Straining at the end ensures a silky, traditional Champurrado texture without masa clumps.