Description
A rich and velvety Italian Hot Chocolate with a luxurious texture, perfect for cozy afternoons and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 100g chopped dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Whipped cream or shaved chocolate for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a small saucepan until there are no lumps.
- Slowly pour in a splash of milk and whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and paste-like.
- Add the remaining milk and the cream, then whisk again until fully combined.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly as it warms, allowing it to thicken.
- Add the chopped chocolate and keep stirring until melted completely into the mixture.
- Continue cooking for 2 to 3 more minutes until glossy and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract if using.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream or shaved chocolate if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot and silky.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute with oat milk and plant-based cream. Enhance the flavor with spices or extracts as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, Italian hot chocolate, dessert drink, cozy recipes, chocolate recipes