Italian hot chocolate


Italian hot chocolate
This delicious, custardy chocolate treat is made in minutes.

A treat for kids (and big kids) to enjoy at teatime, or any other time.
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Last modified on: April 26th 2020
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Times for this recipe
Preparation
10 min.

Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - ⌛ 1 min.
Italian hot chocolate  : Stage 1
Mix 3 tablespoons water with 25 g cornflour in a small bowl.

Set aside.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Italian hot chocolate  : Stage 2
Bring 500 ml whole milk to the boil.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 2 min.
Italian hot chocolate  : Stage 3
Turn down the heat, add 10 g vanilla sugar and 50 g dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
Italian hot chocolate  : Stage 4
Turn off the heat, tip in the cornflour and water mixture all at once while whisking. The mixture will thicken almost immediately.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 1 min.
Italian hot chocolate  : Stage 5
Pour into mugs or bowls. Serve hot or warm.
Remarks
If you prefer something a little sweeter, increase the amount of vanilla sugar or add a little caster sugar.

If your chocolate stash has run out, you can use cocoa powder instead, but you'll definitely need to add more sugar.
Keeping: Should be eaten immediately.
Source: My mother, when I was small.
Nutritional information
Proteins CarbohydratesFats CaloriesEnergy
Per 100 g4 g RDI=7 %18 g RDI=7 %5 g RDI=7 %114 kcal RDI=6 %479 kJ RDI=6 %
Per mug14 g RDI=22 %58 g RDI=22 %16 g RDI=23 %360 kcal RDI=18 %1,509 kJ RDI=18 %
Whole recipe28 g RDI=43 %116 g RDI=44 %33 g RDI=46 %721 kcal RDI=36 %3,019 kJ RDI=36 %
Whole recipe
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk
How much will it cost?
For 2 mugs
1.30 €
Per mug
0.65 €
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