How To Make Thick Italian Hot Chocolate (5 minutes, 4 Ingredients)
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How To Make Thick Italian Hot Chocolate (5 minutes, 4 Ingredients)
Description
How To Make Thick Italian Hot Chocolate combines dark chocolate, sugar, and milk that are gently heated and whisked together until the chocolate melts fully. Corn starch mixed with a little milk is added subsequently and cooked while stirring for 2 to 4 minutes to thicken the liquid so it can coat a whisk. The mixture then becomes a dense, creamy hot chocolate with a viscosity greater than typical hot drinks.
The thickened chocolate can be poured into cups and served as a warm beverage, optionally topped with grated chocolate. Variations include adding flavors like peppermint, vanilla, cinnamon, coffee, orange zest, or chili powder for complexity. It can also function as a sauce over ice cream or cake, or cooled and refrigerated to form a pudding-like dessert.
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for several days and can be reheated gently with a bit of milk to regain smoothness. The recipe offers a concise yet versatile way to enjoy thick hot chocolate characteristic of Italian style.
Ingredients
- 7 ounces chocolate good quality (I like 70% dark), plus a little extra for sprinkling (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sugar optional
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon corn starch cornflour (UK), mixed with a little milk
Instructions
- Heat the milk and sugar together in a small saucepan and whisk, then break the chocolate into it.
- Continue to heat while you whisk until all the chocolate has melted into the milk.
- Add the constarch/cornflour mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 4 minutes until the mixture has thickened a little (it should coat the whisk).
- Pour into cups and sprinkle with a little extra grated chocolate (if you like).
Notes
- Optional toppings include whipped cream and marshmallows for a richer treat.
- The hot chocolate thickens further after pouring and cooling, achieving its characteristic density.
- This mixture can double as a chocolate sauce for desserts like ice cream or cake.
- Add flavor variations such as peppermint, vanilla, cinnamon, coffee, orange zest, or chili powder for different tastes.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days; reheat gently with extra milk if too thick.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 604 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 604kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 448mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 63g | 126% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 162mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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