Champurrado

Champurrado

Champurrado is a traditional Mexican Christmas drink that you and your family are sure to enjoy.

Yield: 1 1/2 quarts.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Shamrock Farms Half and Half
  • 1 cup Shamrock Farms Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup masa harina (corn flour)
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3 squares (one ounce each) unsweetened baking chocolate, melted

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the masa harina with the water, using a whisk. Add the cinnamon stick and vanilla. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture has thickened. Stir in the brown sugar, half and half, cream and chocolate, and bring to a simmer, whisking until smooth. Remove the cinnamon stick and serve hot.

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