Italian Hot Chocolate is a mug full of creamy deliciously thick Hot Chocolate, made with real chocolate and milk, the ultimate Comfort Food.
Italian Hot Chocolate
Italian Hot ChocolateWhen my kids were little they would ask me to make Hot Chocolate and so I would, it was easy! Little did I know that they really wanted the kind their friends’ were drinking.
When they got a little older and we would go shopping together, they would take me down the aisle where it was located or call me in the room when the commercial came on the TV.
I bought it, made it and tasted it and I thought Wow, this isn’t half bad! Thick, creamy and chocolatey.
I had no idea that the Italians knew how to make a better Hot Chocolate too! Isn’t it funny when you notice something new or are told about something new, you then start to see it everywhere.
And I did, in coffee bars and of course friends started to talk about it. In fact I was at my friend’s house one day and the commercial came on TV for the exact same mix that I bought.
“I tried that stuff”, which of course she responded with, “no homemade is so much better, I have the recipe for you”!
Thick Italian Hot Chocolate
So here I am with the cool rainy weather starting and all I can think about is making a small pot of this amazing Thick Italian Hot Chocolate to go along with some just made Shortbread Cookies.
This stuff is gold, made with real chocolate and a little cocoa, my friend said to use whole milk but I used 2% instead and it always turned out delicious.
Unfortunately this is another recipe just like Italian Pastry Cream where stirring is required. But don’t worry the outcome is well worth it.
How to Make Italian Hot Chocolate
- In a small bowl whisk until smooth, 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch set aside.
- Sift the cocoa into a medium bowl then add the sugar and whisk together, set aside.
- In a small/medium pot heat 3/4 cups + 1 tablespoon milk until boiling reduce heat to low, start whisking and add the milk/cornstarch mixture then add the cocoa mixture slowly while continually whisking until smooth.
- Then add the chocolate pieces and whisk continuously for approximately 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
This Italian Thick Hot Chocolate Recipe is so creamy and delicious you don’t even need to top it with any whipped cream or marshmallows. But if you do, I won’t stop you. Enjoy!
Thick Italian Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 3.5 ounces Dark Chocolate (good quality) (chopped into small pieces)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cocoa unsweetened
- 1 cup + 1 tablespoon milk (2% or whole milk/divided)
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk until smooth, 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch set aside.
- Sift the cocoa into a medium bowl then add the sugar and whisk together, set aside.
- In a small/medium pot heat 3/4 cups + 1 tablespoon milk until boiling reduce heat to low, start whisking and add the milk/cornstarch mixture then add the cocoa mixture slowly while continually whisking until smooth add the chopped chocolate and whisk for approximately 3 minutes. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Updated from November 18, 2016
Shirley says
Thanks for finally writing about > Thick Italian Hot
Chocolate – An Italian in my Kitchen < Liked it!
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Marwa says
Is the cocoa in Italian hot chocolate sweet or unsweetened?
Rosemary says
Hi Marwa, it’s unsweetened.
Millican Pecan says
I am making this! It looks like the “drinking chocolate” I’ve had, and I love them! I order them whenever I see them on the menu when I travel or here at home. I can just taste the picture! I think chocolate touches the soul, and makes it feel so much better, whether your day is going well or not. Thank you for sharing!
Rosemary says
Hi Millican, thanks and yes it pretty much is drinking chocolate. I hope you like it. Have a wonderful Sunday.
Ruth Angela Tan says
This recipe of yours is so delicious and very easy to bake! I wanted to bake because I was craving for chocolate cake however my ingredients for a chocolate cake was not complete so I decided to try an italian hot chocolate. Voila! I felt so relaxed after drinking the hot chocolate. I used the Aalst 61% Dark chocolate bar and it turned out good! Thank you for your recipe
Rosemary says
Hi Ruth, thanks so much, so glad my hot chocolate relaxed you. 🙂
Natalie says
Do you use sweetened or unsweetened dark chocolate? Wondering if regular sweetened chocolate makes it too sweet when adding the sugar? Or perhaps it’s necessary?
Rosemary says
Hi Natalie I think the Italian dark chocolate is unsweetened (baker’s chocolate), the cocoa is also the unsweetened variety. If you find it not sweet enough you can always add some sugar. But I think it will be fine.
Patrizia says
Hello, just discovered your blog, it’s lovely and great recipes. I am half Italian and I grew up with this Italian hot chocolate, I always enjoy that in Winter. Have a lovely December.
Rosemary says
Hi Patrizia, thanks so much and have a wonderful December too. 🙂
Lois A Smith says
How can I correct , the spell correct errors on my comment?
Rosemary says
Hi Lois, I don’t think you can edit ones you hit enter, but don’t worry I did it for you.
Lois A Smith says
Hi as a rule I do not to join blogs or leave my email anywhere. But I find yours refreshing and formative clear concise and well done not to mention delicious recipes . And not living in Italy, I find your website refreshing and authentic. Thank you so much. I think I’m already on the mailing list but I just wanted to leave this comment.
Rosemary says
Hi Lois, thanks so much, I am really glad you enjoy it. Have a wonderful day. 🙂
olivia @ livforcake says
Perfectly rich and decadent. This would sure warm me up on those chilly winter evenings!
Rosemary says
Hi Olivia thanks and yes it would. Have a great day.