If you’re a fan of hot chocolate, you must try champurrado! Champurrado is a traditional Mexican hot chocolate that is especially popular during the holiday season. This thick and rich beverage is made with a variety of ingredients that come together to create a wonderful blend of flavors. In this post, we will guide you through the process of making champurrado in the comfort of your own kitchen.

What You’ll Need

  • 2 cups of water
  • 2 cups of milk
  • 1 tablet of Mexican chocolate (such as Ibarra or Abuelita)
  • ¼ cup of masa harina (corn dough)
  • ¼ cup of brown sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • A pinch of salt
  • ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps to prepare a delicious champurrado:

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water and cinnamon stick to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Add the Mexican chocolate and masa harina to the boiling water. Stir continuously to dissolve the chocolate and masa harina completely.
  3. Once the chocolate and masa harina are dissolved, add the milk, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract to the saucepan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
  4. Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency. This usually takes about 10-15 minutes.
  5. Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
  6. Allow the champurrado to cool for a few minutes before serving.
  7. Pour the champurrado into mugs and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, if desired.

Tips and Variations

Here are some additional tips and variations to enhance your champurrado:

  • If you prefer a sweeter champurrado, feel free to adjust the amount of brown sugar according to your taste.
  • For a spicier version, add a pinch of ground cinnamon and a dash of cayenne pepper to the mixture while it’s cooking.
  • If you want to make champurrado ahead of time, you can refrigerate it and reheat it later. Just make sure to stir it well before serving.
  • For a creamier texture, you can substitute some of the milk with heavy cream or evaporated milk.

Now that you know how to make champurrado, surprise your family and friends with this delightful Mexican hot chocolate recipe. It’s perfect for those cold winter days or any special occasion. Enjoy!

Quest'articolo è stato scritto a titolo esclusivamente informativo e di divulgazione. Per esso non è possibile garantire che sia esente da errori o inesattezze, per cui l’amministratore di questo Sito non assume alcuna responsabilità come indicato nelle note legali pubblicate in Termini e Condizioni
Quanto è stato utile questo articolo?
0Vota per primo questo articolo!