Spanish tigernut drink; use packaged ready-to-drink milk. A homestyle take on a drink from Spain, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 22 minutes.
Horchata de Chufa with Cinnamon
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups (360.0 ml)prepared tigernut beverage, unsweetened
- ⅓ cup (80.0 ml)pasteurized whole milk
- 1 ½ tbsp (35.0 g)honey
- 14.0 tbsp (120.0 g)ice cubes
- ½ tsp (2.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp (1.5 g)ground cinnamon
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Instructions
- Use commercially prepared, food-grade prepared tigernut beverage, unsweetened; check freshness and allergen labels.
- Blend the signature nut or seed ingredient with milk and honey until smooth.
- Add ice and vanilla and blend briefly until cold; strain only if traditionally appropriate and desired.
- For this original cinnamon adaptation, add 1.5 g ground cinnamon to the prepared base and stir or blend until evenly dispersed; if it is a spice or chopped solid, hydrate, infuse or melt it in the warm phase, then strain if necessary.
- Pour into two glasses; serve promptly.
Tips
- Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make horchata de chufa with cinnamon?
Plan on 12 minutes of prep, plus 10 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 2 glasses.
How should I store horchata de chufa with cinnamon?
Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.
Can I make horchata de chufa with cinnamon ahead?
Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
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Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (2 servings): ~336 cal · 10g fat · 56g carbs · 5g protein · 48g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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