Description
Indulge in the luxurious, thick, and creamy Italian Hot Chocolate! This decadent treat is perfect for cozy evenings, delivering pure chocolate bliss in every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickness)
- Whipped cream or chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch, cocoa powder, and sugar.
- Heat Milk and Cream: In a saucepan, heat milk and cream over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- Combine: Whisk in the dry mixture until smooth.
- Melt Chocolate: Add chopped dark chocolate and whisk continuously until fully melted and the mixture thickens. This may take 3-5 minutes.
- Serve: Pour into mugs, garnish with whipped cream or chocolate shavings, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more or less cornstarch.
- Serve with biscotti or croissants for an authentic Italian experience.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat gently, stirring frequently.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 7g