# Italian Hot Chocolate

This recipe shows how to make a creamy, rich Italian hot chocolate that will hug your throat with every sip.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.25 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp cocao powder
- 2.5 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 4 oz chocolate

## Instructions

1. Make a slurry by adding some cornstarch to some whole milk and set it aside.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk in some cocoa powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
3. Grab some 70% high-quality chocolate and chop it.
4. Add milk and heavy cream to a pan, bring it to a boil, then lower the heat to medium.
5. Add the cocoa mixture to the pan and mix until combined.
6. Add a teaspoon of vanilla and the slurry, making sure it gets thick.
7. Add the chopped chocolate and mix until it all becomes homogenous.
8. Shave some chocolate over the top.

## Equipment

- spoon
- bowl
- knife
- pot
- stove
- whisk

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/187i3Hw764/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4a133990-d940-4a58-a5de-b7930de445ea
- Extracted: 2025-01-24

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