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Italian Hot Chocolate

A deliciously thicker and darker chocolate that is truly a holdiay treat.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: hot chocolate

Ingredients

  • 3.5 ounces fine dark chocolate, chopped, or chocolate chips (equal to almost half a cup)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 cups milk, plus 2 tablespoons
  • 4 teaspoons corn starch
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Heat milk in a medium saucepan over medium low heat.
  • Add chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, and sugar. Whisk until melted.
  • Make a cornstarch slurry uning 2 tablespoons milk and 4 teaspoons corn starch. Slowly pour into hot chocolate, whisking until thick and smooth.
  • Pour into mugs and add a small pinch of salt over each.