Guatemalan Drink

Called a champurrado because it is a combination of two different drinks, this traditional chocolate-coffee combination is a delightful breakfast or dessert drink. This recipe is designed to serve a small party. • 4 squares unsweetened chocolate • Water • 1 cup sugar • 2 tablespoons cornstarch • 4 cups black coffee • 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon • 1 large piece vanilla bean • Pinch salt • 6 cups hot milk • Ground cinnamon for garnish
In a double boiler over low heat, melt the chocolate with a little water. Combine the sugar and cornstarch, add to the chocolate, and mix well. Add the coffee, stir well and heat for 10 minutes. Add the cinnamon, vanilla bean, salt and milk and cook over medium heat for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the vanilla bean and serve in cups sprinkled with a pinch of ground cinnamon.
Yield: 8 to 10 servings