Description
Indulge in the rich and velvety experience of Thick Italian Hot Chocolate, a decadent beverage that’s perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. Made with whole milk, bittersweet chocolate, and a hint of vanilla, this luscious drink is sure to delight chocolate lovers everywhere. Its creamy texture and deep cocoa flavor make it an irresistible treat that you can easily whip up at home. Elevate your hot chocolate with whipped cream or chocolate shavings for an extra special touch, making it not just a drink but a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with water)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the whole milk until it's hot but not boiling.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved.
- Stir in the chopped bittersweet chocolate and continue whisking until smooth.
- Create a slurry by mixing cornstarch with cold water; add it to the hot chocolate while stirring continuously until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Serve hot topped with whipped cream and garnished with chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg