Cioccolata Calda (Italian Hot Chocolate)

Thick and Decadent

Italian hot chocolate is incredibly thick, rich, and almost pudding-like. Made with real dark chocolate and thickened with cornstarch, this is the drink served in every Italian café during winter.

Ingredients

• 200ml whole milk
• 100g dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Instructions

1. Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold milk
2. Combine remaining milk, sugar, cocoa, and salt in a saucepan
3. Heat and add chocolate until melted
4. Add cornstarch mixture and whisk 3-4 minutes until thickened
5. Serve warm with whipped cream