Italian Hot Chocolate Recipe

Ingredients

• 115 g Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa, chopped into small pieces)
• 1.5 Tbsp Cornstarch (Used as a thickening agent)
• 360 ml Milk (Whole milk, divided (120 ml for slurry, 240 ml for boiling))
• 1 Tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (Adds deep chocolate flavor)
• 1.5 Tbsp Granulated Sugar (Adjust sweetness to taste)
• 1 pinch Salt (Enhances chocolate flavor)
• 60 ml Heavy Cream (Whipped lightly for topping)
• 10 g Chocolate Shavings (For garnish, made from extra dark chocolate)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Chop the 115 g dark chocolate into small pieces and set aside. Measure the cornstarch, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and milk.

   Time: PT3M

2. Make the Slurry

   In a small mixing bowl combine 1.5 Tbsp cornstarch, 120 ml milk, 1 Tbsp cocoa powder, 1.5 Tbsp sugar and a pinch of salt. Whisk until completely smooth with no lumps.

   Time: PT2M

3. Heat the Milk

   Pour the remaining 240 ml milk into a saucepan and place over low heat. Stir occasionally and bring to a gentle boil – small bubbles should appear around the edges.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Low heat

4. Thicken the Base

   Gradually pour the slurry into the hot milk while whisking continuously. Continue to cook, stirring, for about 2‑3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Low heat

5. Incorporate the Chocolate

   Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the chopped dark chocolate and stir until fully melted and the pudding becomes glossy and smooth.

   Time: PT2M

6. Portion the Pudding

   Divide the warm pudding evenly into two serving cups. Let it sit for a minute to cool slightly before topping.

   Time: PT2M

7. Whip the Cream

   Using a whisk, lightly whip 60 ml heavy cream until just thickened (soft peaks). Spoon a dollop onto each pudding.

   Time: PT2M

8. Garnish and Serve

   Sprinkle chocolate shavings over the whipped cream. Serve immediately or chill briefly.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

555

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

35 g

Fiber

5 g