Malted milk powder adds toasty, caramel-like undertones to this warming winter drink. Splurge on a good vanilla, like Heilala, since its the primary flavoring here.
Recipe information
Total Time
10 minutes
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
5
¾
⅓
2
¼
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Preparation
Step 1
Bring 5 cups whole milk to a simmer in a 4-qt. heavy saucepan. Transfer 1 cup hot milk to a blender and set aside.
Step 2
Whisk ¾ cup (105 g) malted milk powder and ⅓ cup (packed; 71 g) dark brown sugar into remaining hot milk until dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tsp. vanilla extract and ¼ cup light rum (if using).
Step 3
Blend milk in blender at high speed until foamy, about 1 minute. Divide malted milk among 4 mugs, then top with foamy milk and sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg.
Editor’s note: This hot vanilla malted recipe was first printed in the December 2002 issue of ‘Gourmet.’ Head this way for more of our favorite hot and cozy drinks →