Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat the whole milk in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until warm.
- Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved.
- Stir in chopped bittersweet chocolate until melted and smooth.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl, then add to the hot chocolate while whisking continuously until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Serve in mugs topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or any other desired garnishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg