This winter warming Bosnian hot chocolate recipe comes straight out of the mountains of Bosnia! We realised each time we visit our partner team in Bosnia, we are blessed with comforting cups of steaming Bosnian hot chocolate to welcome us, so we requested this delicious and authentic recipe to share with our followers, readers and donors! Taste a little cup of Bosnian comfort for yourself on a chilly day with this traditional Bosnian hot chocolate recipe.
Winter Warmer Bosnian Hot Chocolate
Makes 1 cup per serving.
Ingredients:
- 200ml of whole milk
- 1 teaspoon of bitter cocoa
- 1 teaspoon corn flour
- 2 teaspoons of sugar or honey
Method:
1. Mix the cream, cocoa, sugar and a tablespoon of milk to make a thick mixture without lumps.
2. Bring the remaining milk to the boil in a saucepan, stirring continuously.
3. When the milk reaches the boil, add the cocoa mixture to it and simmer until the mixture thickens. If it’s too thick, add a little more milk.
4. Pour into a cup and sweeten to taste.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy! Why not try baking Nani’s Warming Date Crumble Squares to enjoy along with the hot chocolate?
Do you know about the difficulties facing Bosnian people in winter?
Over 60% of the population of Bosnia live in poor, isolated and rural areas. Living in poverty in mountainous regions causes many to be plunged into a lifetime of poverty with an endless cycle of hardship stemmed from a lack of education in a post-war climate. Winter especially is difficult for poor families. Many Bosnian homes were built from the ground up, in the mountains without sufficient insulation. It’s not uncommon to hear of water and icicles coming through the ceilings in the winter period. You can help a Bosnian family through the winter today!
