Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 5 teaspoon high-quality organic cocoa powder ((20 g))
  • 4 teaspoon cornstarch ((20 g))
  • 4 teaspoon sugar ((25 g))
  • 500 ml fresh whole milk, warmed ((17.5 fl oz))
  • 120 g 70% dark chocolate, finely chopped ((4 oz))
  • 2 tablespoon fresh whipped cream ((optional))

Instruction

  • Whisk the cornstarch, cocoa and sugar in a small saucepan.
  • Pour the warm milk into the pot.
  • Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, whisking often to avoid lumps.
  • Bring the hot chocolate mixture almost to a light boil, then reduce the heat to low and fold in the chopped dark chocolate. 
  • Whisk the hot chocolate until thick and creamy, adding more sugar if you like it sweeter.
  • Divide the Italian hot chocolate among two cups, top with whipped cream and serve.