Thick Italian Hot Chocolate Recipe
Thick, rich, and irresistibly smooth, this Italian-style hot chocolate wraps you in cozy comfort with every decadent sip. It’s a dessert-worthy drink that’s perfect for chilly evenings and sweet cravings.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup sugar
- Pinch kosher salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 ounces dark chocolate broken into small pieces
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
- Shortbread cookies for serving
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, sifted cocoa powder, and cornstarch. Whisk thoroughly to dissolve the dry ingredients. Place the pan over low heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Allow it to slowly come to a gentle boil—this should take about 5 minutes—until the mixture thickens to a rich, pudding-like consistency.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and immediately stir in the dark chocolate pieces along with a pinch of kosher salt. Continue whisking until the chocolate is completely melted and the hot chocolate becomes smooth, glossy, and deeply luscious, about 2 minutes more.
- Pour the thickened hot chocolate into your favorite mugs or cups and serve right away, accompanied by crisp shortbread cookies for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal
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