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Italian Hot Chocolate... Cioccolata calda
Glossy, spoonable Italian cioccolata calda. Final tested measurements used in our video.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Dessert, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
Cioccolata Calda, European Hot Chocolate, Hot Chocolate, Italian Hot Chocolate
Servings:
2
Ingredients
500
mL
Whole Milk
120
g
Dark Chocolate 60–70%
finely chopped (about 3/4 cup if using chips)
20
g
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
about 1/4 cup
20
g
Cornstarch
about 2 1/2 Tbsp
20
g
Sugar
about 1 1/2 Tbsp
Pinch
Salt
Instructions
In a saucepan off heat, whisk cocoa powder, starch, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Gradually whisk in cold milk to form a smooth mixture with no lumps.
Set over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and turns glossy.
Remove from heat and whisk in the finely chopped chocolate until completely melted and silky.
Adjust thickness with a splash of milk if needed. Serve in small cups, warm and spoonable.
Video
Notes
Watch the full
European Hot Chocolate 3 Ways video on YouTube