5 from 294 votes
Thick Italian Hot Chocolate
Thick Italian Hot Chocolate is a rich, creamy beverage made by melting high-quality dark chocolate with cocoa powder, sugar, milk, and cornstarch to create a smooth, velvety drink. The use of cornstarch gives it a notably thicker consistency than typical hot chocolate, resulting in a luscious texture and deep chocolate flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
435 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 3.5 ounces dark chocolate chopped into small pieces, good quality
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk 2% or whole milk/divided, 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk until smooth, 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch set aside.
- Sift the cocoa into a medium bowl then add the sugar and whisk together, set aside.
- In a small/medium pot heat 3/4 cups + 1 tablespoon milk until boiling reduce heat to low, start whisking and add the milk/cornstarch mixture then add the cocoa mixture slowly while continually whisking until smooth add the chopped chocolate and whisk for approximately 3 minutes. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Watch the associated video for detailed technique and visual guidance on making the thick Italian hot chocolate.
Nutrition Information
Calories
435kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
63mg
(3%)
Potassium
611mg
(13%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Calcium
182mg
(18%)
Iron
6.8mg
(38%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 611mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 182mg | 18% |
| Iron | 6.8mg | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.