Cioccolata Calda (Hot Chocolate Italian-Style)
Indulge in a rich and creamy Italian-style hot chocolate with this Cioccolata Calda recipe. It’s the perfect treat to warm you 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
- Prepare the cocoa mixture: In a saucepan, mix cocoa powder, sugar, and cornstarch. Gradually add 2 tablespoons of milk to form a smooth paste.
- Cook the hot chocolate: Heat the remaining milk in the saucepan until steaming, then whisk in the cocoa paste. Cook until thickened and creamy.
- Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar to suit your taste.
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg