Latin Flair – Malta con Leche Condensada (Malta with Condensed Milk)
A quickie but a goodie that I grew up with – Malta with Sweetened Condensed Milk. I know it sounds weird but it could not be more satisfying. Like that satisfying that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside (even though this is a cold drink).
It’s no secret that Latinos love ‘em some leche condensada (sweetened condensed milk). Growing up there was also an open can in my fridge. Most people know it as the secret behind a great flan or the ever-so-loved tres leches cake. But did you know some even use it to sweeten their coffee?
At my house, we also used to it to add a little extra something to Malta, a 100% non-alcoholic beverage made of barley, hops and yeast. It’s a little hard for me to describe what it tastes like cuz it’s like it’s own thing. Even though it’s non-alcoholic, it’s brewed the same way beer is (and kinda smells like it too with a molassesy undertone). When my uncles stopped by for dinner after work when I was younger, I used pop one open and drink it straight out of the bottle while they were drinking their beers. Made me feel like such a grown up. Haha!
Malta with condensed milk is a Latino classic. No recipe to be included here cuz it’s a no brainer – pour malta, add about a tablespoon of condensed milk, stir and add ice (if your malta isn’t super cold). I always made sure my malta was cold so that the ice wouldn’t water it down.
And in case you were wondering, no – this isn’t healthy and yes – it will probably stick to your hips. But if yours are as big as mine, is a little malta with condensed milk gonna do that much more damage? Probably not so drink up and enjoy!
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Yoly - YNR Live! — September 22, 2010 @ 11:29 am
Anything with malta is awesome in my book.
Rosa — September 22, 2010 @ 11:59 am
That drink must be lovely!
Cheers,
Rosa
Jessica of My Baking Heart — September 22, 2010 @ 1:30 pm
Love this!
It sounds amazing. Thanks for your PFB vote, too – very much appreciated!
Angie — September 22, 2010 @ 2:49 pm
Oh, we LOVE condensed milk, and yes, when there is no milk for the coffee, grab the condensed milk!
Tracy — September 22, 2010 @ 7:59 pm
Oh yum, this is so simple and looks so good!
Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum — September 22, 2010 @ 9:01 pm
This sounds so interesting! I’ve never heard of Malta before… but when I lived in Spain I had lots of condensed milk in my coffee!
Bonnie — September 22, 2010 @ 9:18 pm
Sometimes you just have to sacrifice sveltness for goodness!
Best,
Bonnie
Jaime — September 22, 2010 @ 9:19 pm
i can totally see how this would be good b/c i’m vietnamese and i love vietnamese coffee w/condensed milk (i know, i just said in my post i don’t drink coffee, but i WILL drink it that way!)
Katrina — September 23, 2010 @ 6:59 am
Cool recipe! I’ve never had malta before. Looks yummy!
Joanne — September 23, 2010 @ 7:14 am
Dude don’t dis your hips like that. They are awesome.
I’ve never had malta (surprise surprise) or even condensed milk I don’t think. Huh. i really need to get on that. This looks awesome!
nikki — September 23, 2010 @ 7:30 am
this looks fantastic!
5 Star Foodie — September 23, 2010 @ 8:48 am
Sounds so good! I must try it! Perhaps it will be a little healthier if I use fat free condensed milk
Megan — September 23, 2010 @ 11:29 am
Sounds yummy! I always like quick and easy recipes. I’ve never tried Malta, but this makes it sound delish!
Jackie — September 23, 2010 @ 11:46 am
OMG..I love Malta even at my old butt age, I can still swig a malta in seconds.
Def. making this at home tonite.xox
Julie — September 23, 2010 @ 1:54 pm
how interesting, sounds delicious! Oh I am right there with you on the hips. It’s the curse of blogging, well not blogging just eating
naomi — September 23, 2010 @ 2:55 pm
I’ve never had this, but the combination sounds interesting. I’m not a milk drinker, so I may not drink it down like you, but I am a baker and this sounds like it would be killer in some baked goods.
shelly (cookies and cups) — September 23, 2010 @ 4:29 pm
I think I must be a touch Latin because I could eat sweetened condensed milk with a spoon!
This sounds really yummy
Velva — September 23, 2010 @ 6:46 pm
I could so easily drink this and be left with a big smile. Delicious.
megan @ whatmegansmaking — September 23, 2010 @ 8:29 pm
wow this sounds delicious! I’ve never heard of malta before, but I’d be willing to try it!
indie.tea — September 23, 2010 @ 8:58 pm
I have a weakness for sweetened condensed milk myself. The drink sounds delicious.
SE — September 23, 2010 @ 11:56 pm
I am yet to try this malta..thanks for sharing..looks a quick one
Scootabaker — September 24, 2010 @ 12:56 am
Love it! Reminds me of when I used to buy this when I lived in Spanish Harlem with my crazy Brazilian roommate!
Sheila — September 24, 2010 @ 12:56 pm
Wow is been a long time. I’m from Puerto Rico and my mom used to make me this after school. This drink brings me back to my childhood.
ingrid — September 26, 2010 @ 2:59 pm
LOL, yeah! That’s my problem….I’ve been drinking up, scruffing down, and enjoying a little too much! lol
I grew up drinking Malta’s but I’ve never had in with sweetened condensed milk. I’ll have to give it a try. Oh, and YES the Malta must be cold…warm Malta, is EW and a watered down one is even EW-ier!
~ingrid
Bren — October 21, 2010 @ 1:14 am
ooh girl, you know i grew up drinking this and still do! I blogged about it 2 yrs ago!! hahaha!
http://www.flanboyanteats.com/cooking_recipes/malta-drink-is-way-sweet-but-so-is-writingblogging/
and check ur twitter mentions!
Sandra G. — November 18, 2010 @ 6:15 pm
Grew up drinking this! kind of forgot about it! have to try again it soon!