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Strawberry Atole (Atole de Fresa)

This delicious strawberry atole or “atole de fresa” in Spanish is just what you need to warm you up during the chilly fall and winter weather. This is a hot and filling Mexican beverage that both kids and adults will enjoy. If you want a shortcut version of atole, check out this maizena atole.

atole de fresa

If there ever was a perfect drink for winter strawberry atole is it.

It will warm you up and help keep you full.

What is atole de fresa?

Atole de fresa is a Mexican beverage that is made from masa harina and flavored with a strawberry puree.

I use the masa harina from the brand Maseca. It looks like this.

bag of maseca for atole

Amarillo means yellow.

So this is the yellow masa harina but there is also a regular white one.

Use which ever you prefer.

Just make sure you don’t accidentally get the Maseca that is made specifically for tamales.

There are many variations of atoles.

There’s atole de vainilla and champurrado.

Champurrado is atole but with chocolate!

Champurrado was my first introduction to atoles and I’ll never forget it.

I immediately fell in love with it.

One of my favorite atoles is atole de avena but it isn’t made with masa harina. Instead it’s made with oats.

If you love anything strawberry flavored then you’re going to love today’s atole recipe!

Ingredients needed for atole de fresa

Strawberries

You’ll definitely want to use fresh strawberries for this recipe. Fresh strawberries lend a much better taste and flavor than frozen strawberries.

Instant corn masa flour

Also known as masa harina, instant corn masa flour is a staple in my kitchen. I use it in a variety of recipes such as picaditas, masa dumplings and pupusas. I use the Maseca brand. Either the white or the yellow one will work fine.

Milk

I use 2% but if you want it creamier go for whole milk.

Brown sugar

Brown sugar adds a delicious caramel like flavor to the atole. If you want something more authentic you can use piloncillo instead.

Mexican vanilla blend

For a touch of vanilla flavor. I use the Molina brand.

How to make strawberry puree for atole

Before starting on the atole, I make a strawberry puree first.

I do this by macerating strawberries in brown sugar and then I blend the macerated strawberries along with their juices.

Start with 1 1/2 lbs of strawberries

strawberries

Hull the strawberries

hulled strawberries for atole de fresa

Then chop them and put them in a bowl and add two tablespoons of brown sugar. Stir in the sugar until dissolved and let the strawberries macerate for about 45 minutes.

Macerated strawberries are a great topping for homemade vanilla ice cream.

strawberries with brown sugar

Transfer the macerated strawberries and their juices to a blender.

macerated strawberries in blender

Blend until pureed.

Now set aside the pureed strawberries for later use.

pureed strawberries for atole de fresa

How to make atole de fresa

Add the masa harina to a pot and slowly stir in the water until there are no more lumps.

Turn heat to medium high and stir in the milk and brown sugar.

Bring mixture to a boil. Then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.

atole

Now it’s time to strain the strawberry puree into the atole.

Make sure to use a strainer to prevent the seeds from getting into the atole.

straining strawberry into atole

Stir in the strawberry puree then add a teaspoon of a Mexican Vanilla blend such as Molina. Stir well.

Continue to simmer for about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat.

Now the atole is ready to be served.

Be careful it’s hot!

atole de fresa in a pot

Strawberry Atole Recipe

This comforting strawberry atole recipe is a must try!

It’s super delicious when served as a part of breakfast and will surely warm and fill you up!

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strawberry atole in a blue mug
strawberry atole
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Strawberry Atole

Strawberry atole is a delicious Mexican beverage made from masa harina and fresh strawberries.

Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword atole, atole de fresa, strawberry atole
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 384 kcal
Author Carissa

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb strawberries
  • 1/2 cups masa harina Maseca
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar plus 2 tbs for the strawberries
  • 1 tbs vanilla blend

Instructions

  1. Hull and chop the strawberries.

  2. Put the strawberries in a bowl and add two tablespoons of brown sugar. Stir until dissolved. Let the strawberries macerate for 45 minutes.

  3. Transfer the macerated strawberries and their juice to a blender and blend until pureed.

  4. Set aside the strawberry puree.

  5. Add the masa harina to a pot and slowly stir in the water until there are no more lumps.

  6. Turn the heat to medium high and stir in the milk and brown sugar.

  7. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.

  8. Using a mesh strainer strain the strawberry puree into the atole. Stir.

  9. Add a teaspoon of Mexican vanilla blend to the atole and stir.

  10. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes. Then remove from heat.

  11. Serve atole.

Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Atole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Sodium 99mg4%
Potassium 594mg17%
Carbohydrates 74g25%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 58g64%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 347IU7%
Vitamin C 100mg121%
Calcium 291mg29%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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