Name: Frothy Hot Vanilla Malted
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups whole milk; ¾ cup (105 g) malted milk powder; ⅓ cup (packed; 71 g) dark brown sugar; 2 tsp. vanilla extract; ¼ cup light rum (optional); Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish

Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Emilie Fosnocht

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 cups whole milk

¾ cup (105 g) malted milk powder

⅓ cup (packed; 71 g) dark brown sugar

2 tsp. vanilla extract

¼ cup light rum (optional)

Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish

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 →