Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort drink with Thick Italian Hot Chocolate. This luxurious beverage combines rich whole milk, smooth cocoa powder, and bittersweet chocolate, delivering a velvety texture that wraps you in warmth. Perfect for cozy nights or festive celebrations, this delightful drink can be customized with your favorite toppings like whipped cream or chocolate shavings. Whether you’re unwinding after a long day or entertaining guests, each sip will transport you to a place of pure bliss.
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
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the whole milk over medium-low heat until warm but not boiling.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar until dissolved and smooth.
- Stir in the chopped bittersweet chocolate until melted and fully incorporated.
- Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry; add 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 and top with whipped cream and garnishes as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg