Krupicová kaše

Czech style porridge made from Cream of Wheat. Sprinkled with cocoa powder and sugar, topped with melted butter. In the Czech Republic, it is also called "Pohádka mládí," a fairy tale of youth.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Czech

Keyword cream of wheat, krupicová kaše

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 523kcal

Author Petra Kupská

Ingredients

2 cups milk (480 ml)
4 Tablespoons Cream of Wheat heaped

Topping

2 Tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Instructions

Pour the milk into a saucepan and place it on the stove. Heat the milk over medium-high heat until it is lukewarm, but not hot.
Remove the milk from the heat and stir in the Cream of Wheat. Whisk gently to prevent lumps from forming. Return the saucepan to the heat.
Cook until thickened. Stir constantly to avoid lumps.
Spread the wheat cream on a wide plate and sprinkle with granulated sugar mixed with cocoa powder.
Pour over the melted butter and serve immediately.

Notes

Makes 2 portions.
The Czech substitute for Cream of Wheat is Dětská krupička.
Using granulated sugar in the topping will give it a crunchy texture. If you prefer a smoother consistency, feel free to substitute granulated sugar with powdered sugar.
In addition to cocoa powder, some Czechs also enjoy sprinkling Krupicová kaše with a combination of ground cinnamon and sugar.
How to eat Krupicová kaše? I suggest to eat it in a circular motion around the edges of the plate, gradually working toward the center, where there is usually most of the topping and butter.

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