Cioccolata Calda
A thick, pudding-like Italian hot chocolate rich with dark chocolate.
- 6 ozmilk(whole milk)
- 2 ozdark chocolate(70% chopped)
- 1 tbspsugar(to taste)
- 1½ tspcornstarch
- 1 tbspcocoa powder(unsweetened)
- whipped creamgarnish
- 1Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold milk to make slurry.
- 2Heat remaining milk over medium heat.
- 3Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar.
- 4Add chopped chocolate and stir until melted.
- 5Whisk in cornstarch slurry.
- 6Continue stirring until thick, about 3 minutes.
- 7Pour into a small mug.
- 8Top with whipped cream.
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Italian hot chocolate is distinctively thick, almost pudding-like, thanks to the addition of cornstarch. A staple of Italian cafes.
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