Viral video of people eating hot chocolate and cheese (Photo credit: Instagram/columbia_expats)
Chocolate and cheese stand out among the most luxurious foods popular among gourmets. They’re not just ingredients or side dishes, they’re also decadent delicacies in their own right. Adding cheese or chocolate to the simplest dishes will significantly increase their deliciousness. What if you tell them you have an option and someone has already tried it? This particular fusion may seem strange to many, but the concept is generating a lot of interest online. . Recently, an Instagram reel of a vlogger trying out cheesy hot chocolate in Colombia went viral.
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In the video, he explains that adding a few flavorful ingredients can enhance the flavor of chocolate. “This is why Colombians often put cheese in their hot chocolate,” she says. Watch the full video here.
Hot chocolate with cheese is a common delicacy in Colombia. Photo credit: iStock
This reel has been viewed 1.5 million times so far. In the comments, many expressed interest in trying this particular combination. Some users found this idea strange. However, some people defend its taste based on their own experience. See some of the reactions below.
“It took me a while to come up with this idea…but isn’t it great?”
“Maybe it tastes great, but psychologically it’s bad.”
“I’m Colombian and I’m not happy with this. This is not the right cheese.”
“White cheese in coffee is literally the best! (Brazilian).”
“Coffee shops in Asia put salted cream in their coffee, and I love that. I’ve never seen it, but it might be delicious as well.”
“This is the best way to drink chocolate.”
“As a Colombian, I can definitely say that chocolate with cheese is very delicious.”
“This is also Puerto Rican.”
Mixing cheese and chocolate is nothing new for Colombians. They have traditionally enjoyed this combination in the form of a hot drink called Chocolate Santa Ferreno or Chocolate Completo. It is usually made with a dark chocolate bar with flavors of cinnamon and cloves. The chocolate is whipped with milk/water in a bulb-shaped pot known as a chocolate. The whisk used is also specially made. Boil the mixture three times. A type of white cheese (queso campesino) is added to the hot chocolate before tasting it.
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