italian hot chocolate
Potato starch adds substantial thickness without changing the flavor of the cocoa. You could use cornstarch but the texture will be a bit different.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
2 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 teaspoons potato starch
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 - strips orange peel, for garnish
How To Make italian hot chocolate
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Step 1In a small dish, whisk together 1 tablespoon milk with potato starch. Set aside.
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Step 2Combine cocoa powder and sugar in a small saucepan. Slowly whisk in remaining milk, set pan over low heat and bring mixture to a simmer.
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Step 3Give the starch-milk mixture a quick stir and whisk into the saucepan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking continuously, until hot chocolate has thickened.
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Step 4Divide between two small mugs and place a strip of orange zest on top of each.
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