Incredibly Creamy Italian Hot Chocolate
Enjoy a velvety cup of authentic Italian hot chocolate, known as ‘cioccolata calda,’ made with high-quality dark chocolate for an indulgent experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 ml whole milk
- 30 g sugar
- 25 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 100 g finely chopped dark chocolate
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Pour 500 ml of whole milk into a medium saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
- Sift 30 g of sugar and 25 g of unsweetened cocoa powder into a small bowl and whisk them together.
- Gradually add the cocoa mixture and 100 g of finely chopped dark chocolate to the simmering milk, whisking continuously until the chocolate melts and the mixture thickens.
- Pour the hot chocolate into small cups and top with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper or a pinch of cinnamon. Use plant-based alternatives for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg