Rich Chocolate Atole (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - ½ cup masa harina.
02 - ⅛ teaspoon fine salt.
03 - 4 cups milk.
04 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
05 - 2 ounces piloncillo.
06 - 2 discs (3 oz each) Mexican chocolate.
07 - 1 cinnamon stick.
08 - 1½ cups warm water.

# Instructions:

01 - Dump the milk, piloncillo, chocolate, and cinnamon into a pot. Warm it all up while stirring, until the piloncillo and chocolate fully melt.
02 - Take out the cinnamon stick and toss it. Strain the liquid if you notice any bits left behind.
03 - Mix the warm water with masa harina until it’s smooth. Pour that into the pot along with the vanilla and salt.
04 - On low heat, keep it simmering for 15–20 minutes. Whisk regularly until the mixture thickens and sticks to the back of a spoon.
05 - Optional step: Blend it with an immersion blender for an extra silky feel. Sprinkle a little ground cinnamon on top before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Swap regular milk for non-dairy options if needed.
02 - It’ll continue to thicken as it cools down.

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