Description
Indulge in the luxurious experience of Thick Italian Hot Chocolate, a heavenly blend of whole milk and bittersweet chocolate that promises to warm your heart on chilly nights. This velvety beverage is a delightful treat for festive gatherings or cozy evenings at home, setting itself apart from ordinary hot cocoa with its rich flavor and creamy texture. The combination of cocoa powder and chocolate creates an indulgent drink that’s not just satisfying but also customizable with your favorite toppings, like whipped cream or chocolate shavings. Perfect for any occasion, this thick hot chocolate will become your go-to comfort drink!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the whole milk in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until warm.
- Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until dissolved.
- Stir in chopped bittersweet chocolate until melted and smooth.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry; add it to the hot chocolate while whisking continuously until thickened (about 2–3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream, and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg