Mexican Champurrado Recipes

Steps:

• 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.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine 8 cups of the water and cinnamon; bring to a boil.
• Place the remaining water and masa harina in a blender; cover and blend until smooth.
• Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into the cinnamon-water mixture.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low; cook, stirring constantly with wire whisk for 6 to 7 minutes or until thickened.
• Stir in sugar, chocolate and vanilla extract.
• Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes or until chocolate is melted and flavors well blended.