Italian Hot Chocolate

Italian hot chocolate is thick, creamy, decadent and very rich, halfway between a drink and a spoon dessert. Only 116 calories per serving

Course Drink

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 5

Total Time 7

Servings

Calories 116

1 ¼ cup (300 ml) milk (I used skimmed milk, feel free to use full fat)
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
1 ½ tablespoon granulated sugar sifted
1 ½ tablespoon potato starch or cornstarch sifted
Toppings (optionals): whipped cream, mini marshmallows, chocolate shavings, chocolate chips

Warm the milk in the microwave.
In a medium saucepan, sift together the cocoa powder, sugar and potato starch (or cornstarch).
Add 60 ml (1/4 cup) of milk and whisk until well combined and smooth.
Add the remaining milk and stir well.
Place the saucepan on medium heat and whisk constantly, for about 4-5 minutes or until the mixture starts to boil and it reaches the desired thickness.
Remove from heat and pour into two mugs.
Top with whipped cream and other desired toppings.
Enjoy!