Italian Hot Cocoa Recipe Cioccolato Caldo

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ITALIAN HOT CHOCOLATE - CIOCCOLATO CALDO



Italian Hot Chocolate - Cioccolato Caldo image

Italy is famous for their Cioccolato Caldo, especially during the fall and winter months. This hot chocolate is sometimes served so thick (like a pudding), that you need a spoon to actually eat it! this recipe doesn't make it that thick. The luxurious richness comes from using top-quality chocolate.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
2 tablespoons sugar
6 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped (at least 70% cacao solids)
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, add the cocoa powder, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of the milk,
  • Heat until the sugar melts and no lumps remain, stirring well.
  • Bring to a low boil, stirring constantly; add the remaining milk.
  • Turn off the heat, add the chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.8, Fat 55.3, SaturatedFat 34.2, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 142.9, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 18.6, Sugar 13.6, Protein 21.6

CIOCCOLATA CALDA (HOT CHOCOLATE ITALIAN-STYLE)



Cioccolata Calda (Hot Chocolate Italian-Style) image

Hot chocolate Italian-style is one of the most amazing treats in the world! You have to try this pudding-like chocolate decadence! Add some Irish cream, cinnamon, and whipped cream for a fun variation, or create your own!

Provided by nikwik

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ cups milk
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Mix the cocoa powder and sugar together in a small saucepan. Stir the 1 1/2 cups milk into the saucepan until the sugar has dissolved. Place over low heat; slowly bring the mixture to a low simmer.
  • Whisk 2 tablespoons of milk together with the cornstarch in a small cup; slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the cocoa mixture. Continue cooking, whisking continually, until the hot chocolate reaches a pudding-like thickness, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 83.3 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

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