I have been married to a wonderful Christian man since 1976. The Lord has blessed us with two daughters and two sons. I consider each day the Lord gives me on the earth yet another chance to serve Him.

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Champurrado (Mexican Hot Chocolate)

A delicious thick Mexican Hot Chocolate.  Great for dipping cookies into.  




CHAMPURRADO
(serves 6)

Ingredients:
*2 cups water
*3 cinnamon sticks
*1 star anise
*1/2 cup masa (corn flour)
*4 cups whole milk
*1 Mexican chocolate disk (Abuelita)
*1/2 cup brown sugar

Directions:
~In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups water, 3 cinnamon stick and 1 star anise.
~Bring to a boil.
~Remove for heat, cover with lid and allow to steep for 30-40 minutes.
~Remove cinnamon sticks and star anise.
~Return to low heat and slowly whisk in 1/2 cup masa.
~Turn heat up to medium heat and add4 cups whole milk, 1 chocolate disk, and 1/2 cup brown sugar.
~Add cinnamon sticks back to mixture.
~Stir until well mixed and mixture comes to a slow boil.
~Simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring often.
~Remove cinnamon sticks and serve.
~Top with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon if desired. 

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