Drinks · 15 min
Arequipe atole
A warm thick drink of masa harina, milk, cinnamon and arequipe for cold nights.
Ingredients
- 400 ml whole milk
- 80 g dark chocolate, chopped
- 70 g arequipe
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream, optional
Method
- Heat milk in a saucepan until steaming but not boiling.
- Add chocolate, arequipe, cinnamon and salt. Whisk until glossy and smooth.
- Simmer gently for 1 minute, whisking, then pour into two mugs.
- Top with whipped cream if you like.
Arequipe noteUse dark chocolate around 60–70% cacao so the drink stays rich rather than overly sweet.