Atole de chocolate

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons masa harina
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 oz dark chocolate (70%), roughly chopped
• 3 tablespoons piloncillo or dark brown sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• pinch of salt

Steps

1. 1

   1. Whisk the masa harina into the water in a small bowl until completely smooth with no lumps, then set aside.

2. 2

   2. Combine the milk, piloncillo, cinnamon stick, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the piloncillo dissolves and the milk is steaming but not boiling.

3. 3

   3. Whisk the cocoa powder into the warm milk mixture until fully incorporated, then pour in the masa slurry in a slow, steady stream while whisking constantly.

4. 4

   4. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or whisk, for 8–10 minutes until the atole thickens enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon.

5. 5

   5. Remove the cinnamon stick, stir in the chopped dark chocolate and vanilla extract, and whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the drink is glossy and smooth.

6. 6

   6. Pour into a mug and serve immediately, optionally dusted with a pinch of cocoa powder.