How Do You Make Champurrado (Mexican Hot Chocolate)?
Champurrado is the name for the Mexican version of hot chocolate, not to be confused with what some call Mexican hot chocolate. Real champurrado is not spicy but sweet, it is also thicker than normal hot chocolate due to the use of masa. This drink is traditionally served with breakfast and especially holidays like Christmas morning accompanied with tamales, Dia De Los Muertos, but it can be enjoyed for any celebration, or even on a cold day. Children love this as do adults. You can add whipped cream, mini marshmallows, ground cinnamon, or chocolate shavings to top it off. Step 1 Buy your ingredients if you do not already have them. Items like Masa Harina (the type of flour used to make tamales), Canela (Mexican Cinnamon Stick),Piloncillo (Mexican Sugar Cones), and Mexican Chocolate discs like Ibarras and Nestles Abuelita can all be found at Hispanic grocery store or in chain grocery store in the Hispanic food isle. For the most authentic recipe try to find these items, if however you
