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Italian Hot Chocolate (Cioccolato Caldo)
Italian hot chocolate is thick, rich and decadent — a little goes a long way. When serving think, small teacups or espresso cups not coffee mugs.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 2267 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 6 ounces dark chocolate 70-74%, chopped small
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cups 2% milk
- chocolate shavings for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the dark chocolate, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Make a slurry: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of the milk.
- Warm the remaining milk: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, bring the remaining 1 3/4 cups of milk to a simmer (watch for bubbles forming around the edges).
- Add the dry ingredients to the milk: Dump the dry ingredients into the simmering milk and stir with a wooden spoon or heat-proof spatula until the chocolate is melted and smooth, about 4 minutes.
- Add the slurry: Whisk in the milk and cornstarch mixture and continue stirring until the chocolate has thickened, about 1 minute.
- Let cool: Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. If any skin starts to appear on the surface, whisk the mixture.
- Serve: Pour into heat-proof cups. Garnish with chocolate shavings and/or whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Italian hot chocolate will continue to thicken as it cools. To reheat it warm it gently over low in a small saucepan or eat it with a spoon like pudding. Either way works!
- This drink is rich! When looking for serving cups the smaller the better. No big coffee mugs for this hot chocolate recipe.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
226.7kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
21.3g
(7%)
Protein
5.5g
(11%)
Fat
14.1g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8.2g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4.2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
7.1mg
(2%)
Sodium
43.5mg
(2%)
Potassium
363.6mg
(10%)
Fiber
4.3g
(17%)
Sugar
12.2g
(24%)
Vitamin A
91.3IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
119.4mg
(12%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2267
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226.7kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.3g | 7% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 11% |
| Fat | 14.1g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.2g | 21% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7.1mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 43.5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 363.6mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 17% |
| Sugar | 12.2g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 91.3IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 119.4mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.