Thick Italian Style Hot Chocolate
Thick Italian Style Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
For the Hot Chocolate
- 1 cup milk, for the base
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped (mint dark chocolate for variation)
For the Cornstarch Slurry
- 1/2 cup milk, cold
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For Serving
- 1 cup whipped cream, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar (adjust to your sweetness preference), 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Whisk these ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Place the saucepan over low heat. Continue whisking gently as the mixture warms to ensure everything dissolves evenly. Do not boil.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
While the milk mixture is heating, finely chop the 3 1/2 ounces of dark chocolate. The finer the chop, the faster it will melt.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Once the milk mixture is warm and combined, add the finely chopped dark chocolate to the saucepan. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and incorporated into the mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
In a separate measuring cup or small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup of cold milk and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Whisk thoroughly until the cornstarch is completely dissolved and there are no lumps. This creates your cornstarch slurry.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan with the hot chocolate mixture. Increase the heat slightly to medium-low.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Continue whisking the hot chocolate mixture constantly for 3 to 5 minutes, or until it has thickened to a rich, spoon-coating consistency. Be careful not to let it scorch at the bottom.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Remove the hot chocolate from the heat. Pour immediately into individual mugs.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Top each serving with a generous dollop of whipped cream. You can stir the whipped cream into the hot chocolate for an extra creamy texture before enjoying.
⏱️ 1 min
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Thick Italian Style Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
For the Hot Chocolate
- 1 cup milk, for the base
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped (mint dark chocolate for variation)
For the Cornstarch Slurry
- 1/2 cup milk, cold
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For Serving
- 1 cup whipped cream, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar (adjust to your sweetness preference), 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Whisk these ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Place the saucepan over low heat. Continue whisking gently as the mixture warms to ensure everything dissolves evenly. Do not boil.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
While the milk mixture is heating, finely chop the 3 1/2 ounces of dark chocolate. The finer the chop, the faster it will melt.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Once the milk mixture is warm and combined, add the finely chopped dark chocolate to the saucepan. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and incorporated into the mixture.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
In a separate measuring cup or small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup of cold milk and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Whisk thoroughly until the cornstarch is completely dissolved and there are no lumps. This creates your cornstarch slurry.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan with the hot chocolate mixture. Increase the heat slightly to medium-low.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Continue whisking the hot chocolate mixture constantly for 3 to 5 minutes, or until it has thickened to a rich, spoon-coating consistency. Be careful not to let it scorch at the bottom.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Remove the hot chocolate from the heat. Pour immediately into individual mugs.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Top each serving with a generous dollop of whipped cream. You can stir the whipped cream into the hot chocolate for an extra creamy texture before enjoying.
⏱️ 1 min