Bogotá Hot Chocolate with Cheese
Chocolate Santafereño con Queso is listed in Drinks for Bogotá / Cundiboyacense. Follow the verified ingredients and numbered instructions below.
Heat the milk or water with chocolate until fully dissolved.
Froth vigorously with a molinillo or whisk until a thick foam forms.
Place cheese cubes in each mug and pour the very hot chocolate over them.
Allow 1–2 minutes for the cheese to soften.
Drink the chocolate and retrieve the melted cheese with a spoon.
Serve with bread, almojábanas, or arepas.
Recipe-specific substitutions are published only when supported by verified culinary guidance. For ingredient sourcing, see our Colombian Pantry Guide and consult a qualified recipe tester before making substitutions that may change a dish’s flavor or texture.
water
Colombian table chocolate
sugar to taste
queso campesino
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