Hot Chocolate, The Way It Should Be!

Italian hot chocolate, also known as “cioccolata calda,” is a rich and indulgent treat that’s thicker and creamier than traditional hot chocolate.

Here’s a simple recipe to make it at home:

Ingredients:

2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream or marshmallows for serving (optional)

Instructions:

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until well combined. This will ensure that there are no lumps in your hot chocolate.

Heat Milk: In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium-low heat until it starts to steam. Be careful not to let it boil.

Add Dry Ingredients: Once the milk is steaming, gradually whisk in the dry ingredient mixture. Continue whisking until the cocoa powder and sugar have dissolved and the mixture begins to thicken slightly, about 5 minutes.

Add Chocolate: Add the chopped bittersweet chocolate to the saucepan and continue to whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the hot chocolate is smooth and thick.

Finish and Serve: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.

Optional: For an extra indulgent touch, you can garnish your Italian hot chocolate with shaved chocolate or a dusting of cocoa powder before serving.

Enjoy!: Serve immediately while it’s still hot and enjoy the rich, creamy goodness of Italian hot chocolate.

Feel free to adjust the sweetness and thickness of the hot chocolate according to your taste preferences by adding more or less sugar or cornstarch. Enjoy your delicious homemade Italian hot chocolate!

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