Italian Hot Chocolate
Italian Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 cups milk, whole milk recommended
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped, 60-70% cacao
For Garnish
- 1 cup whipped cream, as needed
- 1 ounce dark chocolate, for grating
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and cornstarch until thoroughly combined and no lumps remain.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Pour about 1/2 cup of the milk into the dry mixture and whisk vigorously until a smooth paste forms. This prevents lumps when adding the rest of the milk.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Gradually pour in the remaining 3 1/2 cups of milk, whisking continuously to ensure everything is well incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Continue to cook the hot chocolate over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken and reaches a creamy consistency. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Do not let it come to a rolling boil.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the 4 ounces of chopped dark chocolate to the hot mixture. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and fully incorporated, making the hot chocolate even richer and thicker.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Pour the thick Italian hot chocolate into four festive mugs.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Top each serving with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Using a grater or vegetable peeler, shave or grate the remaining dark chocolate over the whipped cream for garnish.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Italian Hot Chocolate
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 cups milk, whole milk recommended
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped, 60-70% cacao
For Garnish
- 1 cup whipped cream, as needed
- 1 ounce dark chocolate, for grating
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and cornstarch until thoroughly combined and no lumps remain.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Pour about 1/2 cup of the milk into the dry mixture and whisk vigorously until a smooth paste forms. This prevents lumps when adding the rest of the milk.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Gradually pour in the remaining 3 1/2 cups of milk, whisking continuously to ensure everything is well incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Continue to cook the hot chocolate over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken and reaches a creamy consistency. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Do not let it come to a rolling boil.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the 4 ounces of chopped dark chocolate to the hot mixture. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and fully incorporated, making the hot chocolate even richer and thicker.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Pour the thick Italian hot chocolate into four festive mugs.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Top each serving with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Using a grater or vegetable peeler, shave or grate the remaining dark chocolate over the whipped cream for garnish.
⏱️ 3 min