Description
A rich and velvety Italian hot chocolate with a thick, creamy texture and deep chocolate flavor, perfect as a cozy and indulgent drink.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 100 grams dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Pour milk into a saucepan and heat over medium heat without boiling.
- In a bowl, whisk cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add dry mixture to warm milk while whisking continuously.
- Add chopped dark chocolate and stir until fully melted.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour into cups and serve immediately.
Notes
- Stir constantly to prevent lumps and ensure smooth texture.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar.
- Add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for variation.
- Reheat gently with extra milk if it thickens too much.
- Best served fresh for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
