Description
Thick Italian Hot Chocolate, known as Cioccolata Calda, is a rich and creamy beverage that offers a delightful chocolate experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream over medium heat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Once the milk mixture is warm, gradually whisk in the sugar mixture until smooth.
- Add the chopped dark chocolate and stir continuously until melted and thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with whipped cream or marshmallows.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a higher percentage of dark chocolate.
- Adjust the sugar according to your taste preference.
- This hot chocolate can be made vegan by substituting milk and cream with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg