Italian Hot Chocolate Recipe

2-4 servings

Ingredients

: 1½ cups (360ml) Milk

1-2 tablespoons Sugar

1 tablespoon (8g) Cocoa powder

4 oz (115g) Dark chocolate (70%)

1-2 tablespoons (7.5-15g) Cornstarch

Pinch salt

Whipped cream + cocoa powder/chocolate shavings for serving

Directions:

1. Chop the chocolate. Set aside.

2. In a small bowl whisk 1/2 milk and cornstarch. Set aside.

3. In a small saucepan place the rest of the milk with sugar, salt and cocoa powder. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, add the cornstarch mixture, whisk until combined and cook for 3-4 minutes.

4. Add chopped chocolate, turn the heat off and whisk for 2-3 minutes, until completely dissolved and thick.

5. Pour into a mug, garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Notes:

• In this recipe I used only one tablespoon of cornstarch. For a thicker consistency you can use 2 or even 2½ tablespoons. It’s totally up to your preference.

• You can control the sweetness of the hot chocolate by adding more or less sugar.