Making a sweet Icelandic treat with kids | Iceland themed activities for kids

Each month this year we’re going on a learning journey to a different country, providing kid-friendly activities, fun facts and, of course, our activity books to spark kids’ interest in learning more about different countries. This month we’re learning about Iceland…

Kakósúpa or Cocoa Soup looks a lot like Hot Chocolate, although I’ve been assured it’s different. It’s very popular in Iceland and is perfect as a dessert, or as a way to warm up on a cold winter’s day.

The best thing is that it’s easy to make with kids!

Ingredients (for 4):

  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder

  • 3 tablespoons sugar

  • 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 450ml water

  • 700ml water

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • salt, to taste


Instructions:

  1. Mix together the cinnamon, cocoa and sugar in a saucepan.

  2. Add the water, pouring it in slowly and stirring vigorously to remove all the lumps. It may help to sieve the cocoa first, to get rid of all the big lumps.

  3. Bring the liquid to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes. You should be able to really smell the cinnamon.

  4. Add the milk and bring it back to the boil. Be careful to watch this part carefully as you don’t want to leave the milk on too long. Simmer for 2 minutes but no longer.

  5. Serve in a bowl or a mug. If you’re feeling very ‘Icelandic’ you can add a sprinkling of roasted oats, or eat with a rusk.

 
 

Good luck!

Each month we learn about a different country, with all our learning content aimed at kids aged 6-12. We look at recipes, traditional stories, historical events and more, with a focus on activity-based learning.

If you’re interested in learning more, check out our bespoke learning programme, Just the Ticket. Through online activity books we dig deep into the history, culture, peoples, animals, foods and more of different countries. We push beyond stereotypes, making sure kids gain a true appreciation of different cultures, while still having a lot of fun.

Laura Curtis