Hot Chocolate in ITALY 😳

Ingredients

• 2 cups Whole Milk (full‑fat for richness)
• 0.5 cup Heavy Cream (adds extra creaminess)
• 100 grams Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa) (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (dissolved in 2 tbsp cold water to form a slurry)
• 1 pinch Salt (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)

Instructions

1. Make Cornstarch Slurry

   Combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl, stirring until smooth.

   Time: PT2M

2. Heat Milk and Cream

   Pour 2 cups whole milk and ½ cup heavy cream into a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is steaming and small bubbles form around the edges (about 80°C). Do not let it boil.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 80°C

3. Add Sugar and Salt

   Stir in 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and a pinch of salt until fully dissolved.

   Time: PT1M

4. Melt Chocolate

   Add the chopped dark chocolate to the hot milk mixture. Whisk continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the drink is smooth.

   Time: PT3M

5. Thicken the Drink

   Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 2–3 minutes).

   Time: PT3M

6. Serve

   Remove the saucepan from heat. Ladle the thick hot chocolate into mugs and serve immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

5g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

12g

Fiber

3g