Super thick, creamy, dreamy, hot chocolate
Have you ever see hot chocolate so thick it’s almost pudding? No, it isn’t from an abundance of cream or chocolate. Italian hot chocolate is thickened with cornstarch. It’s so satisfying and amazing! It’s a must-try recipe for chocolate lovers like me.
This is so thick, you may want to enjoy it with a spoon! If you want it less thick, use a little less cornstarch but it really is decadent this thick.
I wrote this up for a single mug-size serving or two dainty little servings but this recipe easily doubles. Scroll down for 2 large, 4 small servings.
Italian Hot ChocolateServes 1-2 depending on the cup size
3/4 cup milk
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
Pinch salt
2 oz dark chocolate, chopped
1 Tbsp cornstarch
For garnish: Whipped cream, chocolate shavings
- Whisk together half of the milk and the cornstarch and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, whisk remaining milk with sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and whisk in the cornstarch-milk mixture. Whisk for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat, add chopped chocolate, and whisk for about 2-3 minutes or until chocolate has completely dissolved and hot chocolate has thickened.
- Pour into a mug and garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Italian Hot Chocolate
Serves 2-4 depending on the cup size
1 1/2 cup milk
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
Pinch salt
4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
2 Tbsp cornstarch
For garnish: Whipped cream, chocolate shavings
- Whisk together half of the milk and the cornstarch and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, whisk remaining milk with sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and whisk in the cornstarch-milk mixture. Whisk for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add chopped chocolate, remove from heat, and whisk for another 2-3 minutes or until chocolate has completely dissolved and hot chocolate has thickened.
- Pour into a mug and garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 Tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Quick beat all three ingredients with a metal whisk until thick and pillowy.
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