Indulge in the Creamy Delight of Condensed Milk Hot Chocolate

sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder and hot chocolate

When I think about condensed milk, snow-cone, my grandfather's evening tea and cornflakes comes to mind. The thick, cream coloured liquid that takes a long time to come out of the cold tin. The tin which I would open and leave to empty into a plastic container and return to after 5 hours. It is a pantry staple. I usually use it for cornflakes and milk, however, as it can go bad, I had to find another way to incorporate the condesnsed milk. That's where the chocolate comes in.

Condesnsed milk or sweetened condensed milk is cow's milk from which about 60% of water is removed and sugar added. It is an ingredient in numerous desserts and sweet treats,

from coffee to fudge. I use it to make my hot-chocolate sweet, creamy and comforting.

Condensed Milk Cocoa Recipe

Ingredients

• Water

• Condensed milk (about 2 tablespoons)

• Cocoa powder (2 teaspoons)

• Optional: Ground cinnamon

• Optional: Ice (for cold version)

Instructions

1. Boil water in a kettle or pot.

2. Choose your preferred mug.

3. Add about 2 tablespoons of condensed milk to the bottom of the mug, covering it.

4. Add 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder to the mug and mix to form a paste.

5. Once the water is boiling, carefully pour it into the mug over the cocoa paste.

6. Mix well until the cocoa and condensed milk are fully dissolved.

7. Taste the beverage and adjust to your preference:

   • Add more cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.

   • Add more condensed milk for sweetness.

   • Add more hot water to reduce sweetness.

8. If desired, add a pinch of ground cinnamon for extra flavor.

9. For a cold version, allow the mixture to cool slightly and then add ice before serving.

   
   

Enjoy!