Italian Hot Chocolate
Italian Hot Chocolate is an easy recipe for the hot chocolate served in Italy, a rich chocolate that is thick, creamy and silky smooth. You'll need a spoon to "drink" this hot chocolate and it's so decadent you can even call it a dessert!
Servings: 6
Calories: 365kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 tsp. cornstarch
- 3/4 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate chips
- 3 cups milk
- whipped topping
- mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In pot whisk together sugar, cocoa powder and cornstarch until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Whisk in milk until combined.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Simmer until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
- Serve with whipped topping and mini marshmallows....and a spoon!
Notes
Makes 4 cups/6 servings
Just want to make one heaping cup of Italian Hot Chocolate to share…or just for yourself?
- Combine 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tsp. cornstarch until blended.
- Stir in 1/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips.
- Add 1 cup milk; heat and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
- Simmer until thickened. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 2mg