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Authentic Mexican Atole

Mexican Atole Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup masa harina
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 4 oz piloncillo
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Whisk masa harina with 1 cup of the milk until smooth.
  2. Combine the slurry with remaining milk, cinnamon stick, and piloncillo in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and cook 8-10 minutes, stirring often, until thickened and piloncillo dissolves.
  3. Remove cinnamon stick, stir in vanilla, and ladle into mugs. Serve hot.

Notes

If the atole gets too thick after cooling, whisk in a splash of warm milk while reheating and stir gently until it reaches your preferred consistency.