How To Make Thick Italian Hot Chocolate (5 minutes, 4 Ingredients)
This thick Italian hot chocolate is the best hot chocolate you’ll ever have, and you only need 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to make it! Delicious with churros or donuts dunked in!
Servings: 2
Equipment
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.1 tablespoon sugar, 1 cup milk, 7 ounces chocolate
- 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).1 teaspoon corn starch
- Pour into cups and sprinkle with a little extra grated chocolate (if you like).
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Notes
Serving tips: I don’t like cream, but go ahead and top your thick hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows if you’re in the mood for a bigger treat than usual!
The hot chocolate might still seem quite thin when you pour it into your cups, but bear in mind it will thicken up more as it cools.
This would also make a delicious chocolate sauce for ice cream or cake.
Variations: Try adding a little peppermint or vanilla essence, or use flavored chocolate for a tasty twist on the regular recipe. Cinnamon, coffee, orange zest, or even a small pinch of chili powder can also work very well!
Storage: Pop the leftovers in the fridge to make a delicious thick chocolate pudding - just for you! Leftovers will keep well for 3 to 4 days covered well in the fridge. Simply reheat gently on the stove again, adding a drizzle more milk if it seems too thick.
Another amazing Italian chocolate treat: You just have to try this tenerina torta (Italian chocolate cake) as well! It's amazingly delicious with its crisp top and fudgy inside!
Nutrition
Calories: 604kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 2.7mg
