Cinnamon-Spiced Thick Hot Milk

Milk slowly thickens with salep, starch, and sugar into a comforting winter drink finished with cinnamon.

By Moow Editorial ·

Two small cups of thick hot salep dusted with ground cinnamon
Photo: DesignbyNur · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons · cropped by Moow
  • Whisk constantly over medium-low heat so the salep thickens smoothly without scorching.

At a glance

Read through the method once, then prep the ingredients in the order listed.

  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Prep time: 3 minutes
  • Cook time: 10 minutes
For the most consistent result, use the listed weights when available; household measures are rounded.

Estimated nutrition per serving

Serving basis: One serving from the final reviewed yield of 2 servings.

  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Sodium: 97 mg
Estimated from the listed ingredients and serving yield using USDA FoodData Central. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions, cooking losses, oil absorption, and portion size.

Salep

Have these measured and ready before you begin.

  • 2 teaspoons pure salep powder
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for garnish

Directions

1. Combine the salep powder, starch, sugar, and milk in a small saucepan.

2. Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly so the drink thickens without sticking to the bottom.

3. Pour into two small cups, dust with the cinnamon, and serve hot.

Sources

  1. USDA FoodData Central — April 2026 data release

Contains milk. Commercial salep mixes may contain milk, gluten, or added sugar, so check the label. Stir carefully and let the thick hot drink cool slightly before sipping.

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