How to Make Mexican Hot Chocolate Atole Champurrado - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a warm and comforting drink that will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also kick your taste buds into overdrive, then look no further than Mexican Hot Chocolate Atole Champurrado. This traditional Mexican drink is a favorite during the colder months, and for good reason. It's rich, creamy, and oh-so-delicious, making it the perfect treat for those chilly evenings when you need a little pick-me-up.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 Mexican hot chocolate drink tablet (such as Nestle® Abuelita®)
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • ½ cup white sugar, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 22 mins
  • Total Time: 27 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 cups

  • Combine 2 cups water and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil; let boil for 7 minutes. Drop in chocolate tablet and stir until dissolved, 5 to 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Combine cornstarch and cold water in a small container with a lid; shake until mixed well.
  • Stir evaporated milk and sugar into the chocolate mixture in the saucepan. Add cornstarch mixture and stir well. Increase heat to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    278 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 55mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 145mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 153mg