Italian Hot Chocolate (Cioccolata Calda)
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Category
Drinks
Servings
2 servings
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Calories
450
Author:
Supermarket Italy
❄️ The Perfect Winter Treat
Warm up your winter days with a cup of authentic Italian hot chocolate! Rich, velvety, and irresistibly creamy, this comforting drink is the perfect way to enjoy a cozy afternoon or chilly evening.
Ingredients
3.5 oz Perugina Dark Chocolate, finely chopped.
2 cups whole milk.
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder.
2 tbsp sugar.
1 tbsp cornstarch.
Whipped cream, optional.
Chocolate shavings for garnish.
Directions
Heat the milk: Pour 1½ cups of milk into a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat.
Mix the ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining ½ cup of cold milk with cocoa powder, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
Combine: Pour the mixture into the warm milk, stirring constantly.
Add chocolate: Stir in the chopped dark chocolate until completely melted.
Thicken: Continue cooking for 3–5 minutes, stirring until thick and creamy.
Serve: Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Recipe Note
Buy Baci Perugina Original Dark Chocolate Bag, 4.4 oz and more authentic Italian favorites at Supermarket Italy.