Atole de Fresa

5 from 34 votes

This Atole de Fresa is a traditional Mexican drink that is like a hug in a mug. Warm, sweet, inviting. I promise that it win your taste buds over!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Drink

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 278kcal

Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

1 lb fresh strawberries cut in half
1 cup water to cook strawberries
½ cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
4 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup water to dissolve cornstarch
3 cups milk
⅛ teaspoon baking soda (pinch of baking soda)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Extra strawberries for decoration optional

Instructions

Place the strawberries, 1 cup of water, sugar, and cinnamon stick in a stock pot.
Cook uncovered for 8-9 minutes on medium heat.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly for about 15 minutes.
Discard the cinnamon stick.
Place everything inside a blender. Blend until smooth.
Set aside until ready to use.
Dissolve cornstarch with 1 cup water.
Set aside.
In a stock pot add milk and a pinch of baking soda. Stir occasionally.
Do not let it boil.
As soon as it comes up to a soft simmer, add the strawberry mixture.
Stir to combine.
Add the cornstarch mixture and vanilla.
Don't stop stirring!
It will start to thicken in about 4-5 minutes.
Once it comes to boil, immediately remove from the heat.
Taste for sweetness. Add more sugar if needed.
Cool slightly before serving.
Top with a few extra strawberries for decoration.

Notes

Important Note: The cornstarch needs to be heated to a high enough temperature in order for it to thicken. Bring to boil. Once boiled, immediately turn the heat off. DO NOT let it boil again. If it boils again, you'll kill the starch molecules and end up with a thin mixture.

Yes, you can use frozen strawberries. Thaw and use as normal.

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