Atole de Leche con Canela
Warm up your chilly days with a comforting cup of Atole de Leche con Canela, a traditional Mexican drink. This creamy blend of milk, piloncillo, cinnamon, and masa harina creates a rich, velvety texture that's perfect for cozying up. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, it's a delightful way to enjoy the aromatic flavors of cinnamon and vanilla.Thank you to Sylvia Meléndez Klinger at www.hispanicnutrition.com for the recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Milk
- 1/4 cup Piloncillo*
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 1/2 cup Masa Harina*
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Warm milk Optional for a lighter consistency
Instructions
- In a medium pot, heat milk with piloncillo, cinnamon stick, masa harina and vanilla.
- Cook at low-medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes or until piloncillo melts and masa harina has dissolved.
- Remove cinnamon stick and serve hot.
Notes
*What is Piloncillo?
Piloncillo is purple sugarcane, which has a deeper, richer, more complex flavor.
*What is masa harina?
Masa harina is a commonly used flour to make tortillas and other Mexican corn-based dishes. Masa harina translates from Spanish to dough flour. This special flour is made from dried corn, treated in a solution of lime and water, washed, and then ground to a powdered texture.