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Champurrado Recipe

Rich, spiced chocolate pudding with a hint of cinnamon, creamy texture, and a cozy warm flavor perfect for dessert or a festive treat.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 245

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

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Small container with lid (for cornstarch slurry)
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Combine water and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and let it boil for 7 minutes.
  2. Add the chocolate tablet, stirring constantly until fully dissolved, about 5–6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 2 more minutes.
  3. In a small container with a lid, combine cornstarch and cold water. Shake or stir until smooth to create a slurry.
  4. Stir evaporated milk and sugar into the chocolate mixture. Add the cornstarch slurry and mix well.
  5. Increase heat to a simmer and cook until the mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and serve warm.