Cioccolata Calda (Hot Chocolate Italian-Style) Recipe
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Cioccolata Calda (Hot Chocolate Italian-Style)

By: nikwik 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (40)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 169 | Total Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 16mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The recipe looked interesting and was fun to try. I'm Italian, grew up with Italian cooks and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2011 by Baker Bee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I thought this recipe looked interesting and so I decided to try it. It had the consistency of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2010 by RMSR   view full review
I was craving something chocolate-y, but didn't want to fuss with baking something however I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2011 by MYKIDSMOM5   view full review
This is WONDERFUL hot chocolate! It reminds me of the hot chocolate that they drink in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2011 by iadoregon Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Ohhhhh soooo gooooood! The funny thing is I don't lke hot chocolate, chocolate milk, or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by pacer71   view full review
Just coming from Spain and Italy....We had hot chocolate similar to this while there and we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2011 by WHIRLEDPEAS Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I love the flavor of this! It was easy and sooo good (I added a little vanilla but otherwise...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2011 by ateweles   view full review
This was great. I was longing for that special pudding-y taste of italian hot chocolate and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2011 by meep234   view full review
Made this as the recipe states, but with sugar-free soy milk and drizzled with sweetened...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2011 by Emma H   view full review
My roommate and I love it. We've used this hot chocolate recipe the last three or four nights...

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