Nothing beats wrapping your hands around a mug of hot maple milk topped with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon.

2 glasses of hot maple milk in white mugs, topped with homemade maple whip cream and a dash of cinnamon with a fall cloth napkin next to them with a spoon on top on a wooden table

Just like butter tarts, maple syrup is a true Canadian favorite I am obsessed with. One day I thought, if we can enjoy chocolate milk and strawberry milk, why not try maple syrup in milk?

One sip and I was in love, and my kids loved it too. This recipe quickly became a household favorite.

It’s creamy, warm, and filled with that rich maple flavor that makes you feel nothing but comfort. It’s perfect for sipping any time of day, but especially in the evening when you’re winding down and wanting something soothing before bed.

a glass of hot maple milk topped with homemade whip cream and a dash of cinnamon sitting on a doily with a spoon to the side on a wooden table

Recipe Ingredients

Lets talk ingredients! Here’s everything you’ll need to make this recipe.

Whole Milk- I prefer whole milk as it is richer
Pure Maple Syrup- Do NOT use artificial maple syrup
Heavy Cream (35% milk fat)- This is for making homemade whip cream to go on top.
Cinnamon- To sprinkle over the whip cream

See recipe card for quantities.

How to make this recipe

Use these photos as a guide as you move along each step.

heavy cream and pure maple syrup in a clear glass bowl on a wooden counter top

Step 1: Add maple syrup and heavy cream to a mixing bowl.

heavy cream and pure maple syrup whipped by the electric beaters and sitting in a glass clear bowl on a wooden counter top

Step 2: Whip with the electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

milk and pure maple syrup in a medium stainless steel pot

Step 3: Add the milk and maple syrup to a medium pot on medium heat.

hot maple milk in a stainless steel pot that was just heated through and frothy

Step 4: Heat the milk until heated through, steamy and reaches desired temperature. Make sure to stir often.

hot maple milk in 2 glasses sitting on a doily on a wooden counter top and topped with homemade maple syrup whip cream and a dash of cinnamon

Step 5: Divide evenly between the mugs. Top with homemade whip cream and cinnamon.

Hint: Make sure to stir often so milk doesn’t stick to the pot or burn.

hot maple milk sitting on a doily on a wooden counter top and topped with pure maple syrup whip cream and a dash of cinnamon

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy this hot maple milk along with these suggestions

Homemade bread with Cinnamon Honey Butter
Cinnamon Muffins
Old Fashioned Rice Custard
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Hot Maple Milk

A comforting beverage topped with whip cream and cinnamon

Total Time 15

Serving Size 4 cups

Ingredients

Whip Cream Ingredients

1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoon pure maple syrup

Hot Milk Ingredients

4 cups whole milk
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
cinnamon to sprinkle over the hot drink

Instructions

Add the maple syrup and heavy cream to a medium sized mixing bowl.
Whip with the electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form, set aside.
Add the milk and maple syrup to a medium sized pot and turn burner to medium heat.
Stir until heated through, steamy and reaches desired temperature.
Stir often so milk doesn’t stick to the pot or burn.
Remove from the heat and divide between mugs.
Top with a dollop of whip cream and a dash of cinnamon.