Ingredients

  • 6 ozmilk(whole milk)
  • 2 ozdark chocolate(70% chopped)
  • 1 tbspsugar(to taste)
  • 1½ tspcornstarch
  • 1 tbspcocoa powder(unsweetened)
  • 🍋whipped cream(garnish)

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Instructions

  1. Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold milk to make slurry.
  2. Heat remaining milk over medium heat.
  3. Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar.
  4. Add chopped chocolate and stir until melted.
  5. Whisk in cornstarch slurry.
  6. Continue stirring until thick, about 3 minutes.
  7. Pour into a small mug.
  8. Top with whipped cream.

📜 History

Italian hot chocolate is distinctively thick, almost pudding-like, thanks to the addition of cornstarch. A staple of Italian cafes.

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