By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
437 cal · 10 min
Easy Peasy Melkkos
Recipe GLPRffeb6a3900d844
Melkkos is a traditional South African comfort dish—a creamy, milk-based pudding made with just a handful of pantry ingredients. Flour and butter create a simple roux that's cooked with milk until it thickens into a smooth, warm porridge, then topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. Ready in minutes via microwave, it's an effortless treat that brings authentic African warmth to your table.
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Ingredients
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 cups milk
1 pinch of salt
1 to 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar, plus more for topping
Directions
Combine the flour, butter, milk, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave on high power for 8 minutes, stirring well every 2 minutes to prevent lumps and ensure the mixture cooks evenly.
Remove from the microwave and stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons of cinnamon sugar over the top and fold gently to distribute.
Let cool for a few minutes until warm enough to serve comfortably.
Divide between two bowls and top each serving with an additional pinch of cinnamon sugar before serving.
Comments
Melkkos is a Cape Dutch comfort dish that hits well in Charlotte—flour, butter, milk, salt, and cinnamon sugar are pantry staples at every major chain, with no special trips needed. The 10-minute timer is honest for the stovetop cook time, though it omits the 5–10 minutes of gentle simmering required to cook the flour roux and meld the custard, bringing real time closer to 18 minutes; this mild understatement matters on a weeknight. At roughly $1.50–$2.00 per serving, it's genuinely cheap, and the dish is forgiving and low-maintenance for a weeknight side or breakfast. Leftovers firm up overnight and reheat reasonably well, though they're best enjoyed fresh while still creamy.
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