Description
A rich and thick Italian hot chocolate perfect for a cozy day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cream until smooth.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with whipped cream or chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Can be served with marshmallows for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: thick Italian hot chocolate, rich hot chocolate, chocolate beverage