Pumpkin Champurrado
This Pumpkin Champurrado is decadent and delicious. It tastes just like a gourmet-coffee shop drink (if not better!) but with a Mexican twist.
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 piloncillo large cone
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups water (to dissove masa harina)
- 1 cup masa harina
- 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Add cinnamon stick, piloncillo, and 6 cups water to a large stock.
- Bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, dissolve the masa harina with the remaining 2 cups water.
- Whisk until no lumps.
- Once the piloncillo is completely melted, add the masa harina mixture to the pot.
- Bring to a boil.
- Stir occasionally.
- Add the chocolate, pumpkin, and milk to the pot.
- With a whisk, stir until the chocolate is melted.
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Boil for 5 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Optional Ingredients:
1 star anise or 2 whole cloves, add with the cinnamon stick and remove when removing the cinnamon stick.
For a creamier texture, use heavy milk or add more milk.
A strip of orange zest will add an aromatic citrus to the drink. Add with the cinnamon stick and remove when removing the cinnamon stick.
Piloncillo - Swap out for brown sugar or regular white sugar. Add with the chocolate and pumpkin.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 1mg