Best Italian Hot Chocolate
Here's how to make the BEST Italian hot chocolate at home! This thick hot chocolate is ready in 10 minutes with just 5 ingredients!
Serving: 2
Calories: 565kcal
Ingredients
- 5 teaspoon high-quality organic cocoa powder, (20 g)
- 4 teaspoon cornstarch, (20 g)
- 4 teaspoon sugar, (25 g)
- 500 ml milk, warmed, (17.5 fl oz)
- 120 g 70% dark chocolate, finely chopped, (4 oz)
To serve:
- 2 tablespoon fresh whipped cream, (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk the cornstarch, cocoa and sugar in a small saucepan.
- Pour the warm milk into the saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, whisking often to avoid lumps.
- Bring the hot chocolate mixture almost to a light boil, then reduce the heat to low and fold in the chopped dark chocolate.
- Whisk the hot chocolate until thick and creamy, adding more sugar if you like it sweeter.
- Divide the Italian hot chocolate among two cups, top with whipped cream and serve.
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Notes
How to store your leftover Italian hot chocolate:
- Fridge: Let it cool down completely, then pour it into an airtight container. It’ll stay good for about 3 days in the fridge.
- Reheat: Reheat it on low heat on the stove or in the microwave. Stir it well to bring back its smooth, creamy texture.
- Freezer: Want to save it for longer? Freeze hot chocolate in ice cube trays. Just pop a few cubes in a mug, add some milk, and warm it up for a quick treat.
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Nutrition
Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 797mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Calcium: 326mg | Iron: 7mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.