Atole de Mazapan
4 servings
Atole de mazapán is a traditional Mexican hot drink made with mazapán candies, milk, and cinnamon. Quick, comforting, and delicious with tamales or pan dulce.
Ingredients
- 4 Mexican mazapanes (1 oz/28 g each)
- 4 cups milk
- 3 Tablespoons corn starch (Maizena)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 Tablespoons sugar (adjust if needed)
Instructions
- Add mazapanes, cornstarch, cinnamon, and sugar to a blender.
- Pour 2 cups of milk and blend at high from 15 to 30 seconds (the longer, the smoother the drink will be).
- Pour the remaining milk in a medium pot and warm it over medium heat.
- Add the mazapan mixture to the pot.
- Cook over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes while stirring constantly or until you'll see the mixture has thicken enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Pour atole in cups and enjoy immediately, or allow it to cool down slightly and serve later.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the mazapanes a little longer; for tiny crunchy bites, blend briefly.
- Use a cinnamon stick instead of ground cinnamon for a deeper, aromatic flavor.
- This drink is best enjoyed warm, with tamales, pan dulce, or even by itself on a cozy morning.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 1mg