Cioccolata Calda (Hot Chocolate Italian-Style)
A rich and creamy Italian-style hot chocolate made with cocoa powder and milk, perfect for cozying up on a chilly day.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Mix Cocoa and Sugar: In a small saucepan, combine cocoa powder and white sugar.
- Add Milk: Gradually whisk in 1 ½ cups of milk until smooth.
- Thicken: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of milk until dissolved. Add this mixture to the saucepan.
- Heat: Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the hot chocolate thickens and reaches desired consistency.
- Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar to taste.
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Hot chocolate, Italian recipe, cocoa powder, cozy drink