Description
Rich Sicilian hot chocolate combines luxurious cocoa and velvety cream for an indulgent winter treat. Dark chocolate and milk meld into a luscious drink that warms souls with its intense flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (85 g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), finely chopped
- 2 tbsps (15 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp (8 g) cornstarch
- 2 tbsps (25 g) granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- Optional: whipped cream
- Optional: chocolate shavings
- Optional: marshmallows
Instructions
- Liaison Preparation: Whisk milk and cornstarch in a small bowl until completely smooth, eliminating any potential lumps for a flawless chocolate base.
- Milk Infusion: Warm milk in a medium saucepan, creating gentle steam without boiling, preparing the foundation for a rich chocolate experience.
- Flavor Integration: Incorporate cocoa powder, sugar, and salt into the warming milk, whisking vigorously to develop a deep, complex chocolate profile with harmonious undertones.
- Chocolate Incorporation: Reduce heat and fold in dark chocolate, stirring continuously until the chocolate melts completely, creating a silky, glossy liquid with intense chocolate depth.
- Thickening Process: Stream cornstarch mixture into the chocolate base, whisking precisely to maintain a uniform texture and prevent any potential clumping.
- Final Transformation: Simmer on low heat, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until the mixture reaches a luxurious, spoon-coating consistency that promises decadent indulgence.
- Serving Elegance: Pour the molten chocolate into warm mugs, embellishing with a lavish topping of whipped cream, marshmallows, or delicate chocolate shavings for a magnificent finishing touch.
Notes
- Prevent Lumps: Whisk cornstarch and milk thoroughly before adding to ensure a silky-smooth texture without any grainy consistency.
- Control Heat Carefully: Warm milk gently without boiling to maintain the delicate flavor profile and prevent scorching the chocolate.
- Choose Quality Chocolate: Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content for a rich, intense chocolate experience that elevates the entire drink.
- Constant Stirring: Keep whisking throughout the cooking process to prevent burning and achieve a perfectly smooth, glossy hot chocolate with a luxurious thickness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 417
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg