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Thick Italian Hot Chocolate

By: Rosemary Published: December 15, 2018 Updated on: October 5, 2022

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Italian Hot Chocolate is a mug full of creamy deliciously thick Hot Chocolate, made with real chocolate and milk, the ultimate Comfort Food.

hot chocolate pouring into a cup

When 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.

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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.
Thick Italian hot Chocolate,a mug full of creamy deliciously Hot Chocolate, made with real chocolate and milk, the ultimate Comfort Food.

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”!

Italian hot chocolate in a white cup

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.

stirring Italian hot chocolate

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!

a spoon dipped into Italian hot chocolate
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    Thick Italian Hot Chocolate

    Rosemary Molloy
    A mug full of creamy deliciously Hot Chocolate, made with real chocolate and milk, the ultimate Comfort Food.
    4.98 from 116 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 435 kcal

    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!

    Notes

    Be sure to watch the Video at the top of the post!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 63mgPotassium: 611mgFiber: 7gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 182mgIron: 6.8mg
    Keyword hot chocolate, Italian hot chocolate, thick hot chocolate
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      1. Dorota K says

        January 19, 2023 at 7:13 am

        5 stars
        Delicious… I used whole milk and topped it with whipped cream It was enough for two medium-sized espresso cups. Easy to make and very, very yummy!

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        • Rosemary says

          January 21, 2023 at 7:35 pm

          Hi Dorota, thanks so much sounds delicous! Take care and have a great weekend!

          Reply
      2. jasper says

        December 24, 2022 at 3:38 pm

        5 stars
        a perfect christmas treat! i’ve been waiting a whole year to make this since seeing a recipe for this on tiktok during the new year, and i’m so glad i haven’t forgotten about it. the whole melted chocolate bar gives it real italian authenticity, and it doubles as a great dessert. this is the best recipe i could’ve tried, thank you for sharing!

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        • Rosemary says

          December 24, 2022 at 5:19 pm

          Hi Jasper, thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it. Take care! Merry Christmas.

          Reply
      3. Maddie says

        December 24, 2022 at 1:47 am

        5 stars
        Went to Italy a few years ago and had hot cocoa there pretty much everyday, I’ve been craving it every Christmas and tried a few recipes but this is the closest one!! Obviously ingredients matter and can make or break it but ratio wise this hot cocoa took me back!! Wrote it down for family and friends and can’t wait to make it this christmas for them!

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        • Rosemary says

          December 24, 2022 at 10:25 am

          Hi Maddie, thanks so much, so glad you liked it and it brought back memories. Take care and Merry Christmas!

          Reply
      4. Luan says

        December 17, 2022 at 3:47 pm

        Very good

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        • Rosemary says

          December 17, 2022 at 8:21 pm

          Hi Luan, thanks glad you liked it. Take care!

          Reply
      5. Maria says

        December 5, 2022 at 2:31 pm

        5 stars
        This is my favorite hot chocolate recipe. I’ve made it for at least two winters now, and found that it is exceptionally creamy and decadent. I like to put it in my thermos and take it with me when I go out.

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        • Rosemary says

          December 7, 2022 at 5:52 pm

          Hi Maria, thanks so much, great idea putting it in a thermos. Take care!

          Reply
      6. Suzi says

        December 4, 2022 at 5:18 am

        5 stars
        Looks wonderful! I would love to give as neighbor gifts. Could all the dry ingredients be mixed together and put in a glass jar with instructions on how much milk to add and how to make the hot chocolate? Or does it have to be fresh?

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        • Rosemary says

          December 4, 2022 at 2:45 pm

          Hi Suzi, I don’t think that would work because you have to add the dry ingredients at different times, unless you separated them in the jar. 🙂

          Reply
      7. NoNo says

        November 19, 2022 at 1:27 am

        5 stars
        Wow! Delicious! I followed the recipe and it turned out great! It was so rich and chocolatey and filling. I can’t wait to try it with Vodka/Kahlua/Baileys. Thank you so much I will definitely make this again and soon!

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        • Rosemary says

          November 19, 2022 at 4:37 pm

          Hi NoNo, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. Take care and have a great weekend!

          Reply
      8. Julie says

        October 8, 2022 at 2:16 am

        Would this work with chocolate chips?

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        • Rosemary says

          October 8, 2022 at 6:26 am

          Hi Julie, it should work with chocolate chips. Let me know. Take care!

          Reply
          • Susan says

            December 25, 2022 at 6:07 am

            5 stars
            I tried it with chocolate chips and it turned out amazing! thank you for sharing!!!

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