Atole de Elote is a traditional Guatemalan hot beverage made of corn and milk that is served across Guatemala for a warm snack. This is a great easy-to-make snack for the whole family! In Guatemala, women pulverize the fresh corn on a grinding stone or metate to achieve a silky, creamy consistency.
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 45 min | Serves: 8
- 4 cups Fresh Corn or 3 cans (15.25 oz) of Whole Corn, undrained. Reserve 1/4 cup for garnish
- 2 1/2 cups water, divided
- 1/4 -1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon or 1 stick 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 cans of Whole or Evaporated Milk
Step 1: Blend corn one can at a time & 1 1/2 cups water divided evenly in a blender until smooth. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a large saucepan, pressing pulp against the mesh to release liquid. Discard solids.
Step 2: Stir in sugar, cinnamon and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; stir occasionally.
Step 3: In another saucepan, bring milk & remaining water to a boil. Stir into corn mixture; remove from heat. Remove cinnamon. Pour into mugs & garnish with reserved corn kernels. Serve warm.
