Mexican Hot Chocolate Atole Champurrado

Mexican hot chocolate, or atole champurrado, is a uniquely thick, rich, and cinnamon-flavored version of the familiar cold-weather beverage.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 22 mins
• Total Time: 27 mins
• Calories: 278 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups water
• 1 Mexican hot chocolate drink tablet (such as Nestle® Abuelita®)
• 0.5 cup cold water
• 0.5 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
• 0.5 cup white sugar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Combine cornstarch and cold water in a small container with a lid; shake until mixed well.

Step 3

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.