Description
Sweet caramel goodness of Mexican hot dulce de leche blends rich milk and sugar into a creamy dessert drink. Warm comfort comes from this traditional Latin American treat that charms palates with its silky smooth notes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) dulce de leche
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole or 2% milk
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) whipped cream (optional)
- Cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Select a compact saucepan and set it on medium heat to establish a foundational cooking surface for the Mexican hot beverage.
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk milk, dulce de leche, and vanilla extract into the pan, ensuring seamless integration and smooth texture.
- Heat and Dissolve: Continuously stir the mixture, allowing ingredients to warm uniformly while dulce de leche fully dissolves, creating delicate simmering bubbles around the pan’s perimeter.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the velvety liquid into a prewarmed ceramic mug, top with a cloud of whipped cream, and dust ground cinnamon across the surface for an authentic Mexican-inspired presentation.
- Enjoy Immediately: Savor the rich, creamy beverage while its temperature remains optimal, capturing the essence of this traditional comfort drink.
Notes
- Whisk with Care: Gentle, consistent stirring prevents ingredient separation and ensures a smooth, creamy texture without lumps.
- Heat Management: Maintain medium heat to dissolve dulce de leche slowly, avoiding scorching and preserving the delicate flavor profile.
- Warm Mug Matters: Preheating the ceramic mug helps retain the beverage’s temperature, keeping the drink consistently warm from first to last sip.
- Garnish Gracefully: Sprinkle cinnamon just before serving to maximize aromatic intensity and create a visually appealing presentation that enhances the sensory experience.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg