How to make a 3 ingredient atole for a cozy treat

I eat this when there is nothing sweet left in the country. I'd consider it almost like a sweet, milk custard :)

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On the left is the cornstarch, then milk, then sugar. I buy this rich cornstarch at Hispanic markets, the name is "Maizena".

On the left is the cornstarch, then milk, then sugar. I buy this rich cornstarch at Hispanic markets, the name is "Maizena".

Put your milk on a high temperature. Not too high, cause you don't want it to burn.

Put your milk on a high temperature. Not too high, cause you don't want it to burn.

Add enough water to a bottom of a cup to just be about 2.5 cm high.

Add enough water to a bottom of a cup to just be about 2.5 cm high.

To that water, add about 3-4 tbsps of corn starch. The more the cremier. The less the more liquidy.

To that water, add about 3-4 tbsps of corn starch. The more the cremier. The less the more liquidy.

Mix very, very well, or else there will be annoying little bumps in the final product!

Mix very, very well, or else there will be annoying little bumps in the final product!

Start pouring in the water-cornstarch mix SLOWLY.

Start pouring in the water-cornstarch mix SLOWLY.

Mix the new cornstarch-milk fast!

Mix the new cornstarch-milk fast!

After you see it's starting to get creamy consistency, lower the stove. I put mine on mid.

After you see it's starting to get creamy consistency, lower the stove. I put mine on mid.

You can add sugar now and mix quick! You can usually start it when you see it's getting creamy; practice makes perfect.

You can add sugar now and mix quick! You can usually start it when you see it's getting creamy; practice makes perfect.

Ta-Da!

Ta-Da!

Take it off the heat once it reaches the consistency you like and immediately pour into a mug.

Take it off the heat once it reaches the consistency you like and immediately pour into a mug.

See how creamy it is? Super creamy and sweet :) not to mention, warm! Perfect for a cozy treat.

See how creamy it is? Super creamy and sweet :) not to mention, warm! Perfect for a cozy treat.

Thank you for viewing :D

  • 1.0c Milk
  • Cornstarch
  • Water
  • Sugar
  • Small pot
  • Coffee mug