Hot Cocoa with Sweetened Condensed Milk

Hot cocoa is made extra delicious with sweetened condensed milk and served with whipped cream. It is warmth and comfort in a cup. You might not want to sweeten your hot cocoa with anything else!

It’s only the beginning of winter. During a typical year, my backyard will look like this for the next four months…no kidding. This picture has well over a foot of snow on the ground.

As luck would have it, my yard is always the last on the street to defrost from the winter freeze. It will have large patches of snow and ice long after the neighbors have disappeared. There have been years where there were no visible signs of grass until the end of April!!

Thank goodness for the little things that make winter more bearable. One of them is a nice cup of hot chocolate. This hot chocolate recipe uses one of my most favorite canned products in the whole wide world. Sweetened condensed milk!!

My twist on hot cocoa involves the usage of sweetened condensed milk as a sweetener. It adds a delectable richness and flavor to the drink. For a special touch, it is topped off with a drizzle of more sweetened condensed milk. Don’t skip this step, as it adds a distinctive layer of flavor. 

Believe me, you would not want to drink it any other way!

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Hot Cocoa with Sweetened Condensed Milk

Author: In Good Flavor Cooking Method:Stovetop Cooked Cuisine:American Courses:Drinks Recipe Keys: Dairy

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 3 minutesCook time: 7 minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 10 minutesServings:4 servingsCalories: kcal Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Description

Hot cocoa is made extra delicious with sweetened condensed milk and served with whipped cream. It is warmth and comfort in a cup. You might not want to sweeten your hot cocoa with anything else!

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 cups milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk + extra to drizzle into drink
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 scant teaspoon instant coffee (regular or decaf)
• whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, on medium heat, add water, cocoa, coffee, and sugar. Use a wire whisk to blend smoothly. Allow to come to a gentle boil (reduce heat if needed) for a couple of minutes to thoroughly dissolve the solids. Use a rubber spatula to constantly stir the bottom and sides of the pan to prevent sticking.  
2. Add milk and sweetened condensed milk, whisking until smooth. Heat through. Do not boil. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
3. Pour into a cup. Drizzle with additional sweetened condensed milk. Cold is best as it stays afloat longer than room-temperature sweetened condensed milk. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
4. Makes 4 servings.

Keywords:Hot Cocoa, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Hot Chocolate

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