How to make hot chocolate easily and quickly?
When the days get shorter and the cold starts to set in, there’s nothing better than a steaming cup of hot chocolate to comfort and warm our souls. Making hot chocolate at home is a simple gesture, but it offers sweet satisfaction. You know? You don’t need complicated or expensive ingredients! With this easy and quick recipe, you can make creamy and delicious hot chocolate using the cocoa you already have in your pantry.
Homemade hot chocolate is not just a beverage: it’s a true treat, to be enjoyed alone with a good book or in company during a winter evening. Its simplicity and authentic flavor will make you forget industrial versions. Make it today and let yourself be enveloped by its warmth! Enjoy your hot chocolate!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 122.52 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 23.17 (g) of which sugars 11.91 (g)
- Proteins 4.09 (g)
- Fat 3.83 (g) of which saturated 2.37 (g)of which unsaturated 1.40 (g)
- Fibers 3.09 (g)
- Sodium 1.74 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk (or plant-based)
- 6 tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 tbsps cornstarch
- 1 pinch cinnamon powder (if desired)
- 1/4 cup sugar
Tools
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Bowl
Preparation
Mix the dry ingredients
In a saucepan, combine the unsweetened cocoa, sugar, and cornstarch. Mix well with a spoon or whisk to remove any lumps. This step is important to achieve a smooth and velvety texture.Add the milk
Slowly pour the cold milk into the saucepan, stirring continuously to blend the dry ingredients with the liquid. Make sure no lumps form and that the mixture is uniform.Cook on low heat
Put the saucepan on low heat. Continue to stir constantly with a whisk or spoon to prevent the chocolate from sticking to the bottom. After a few minutes, you’ll see the mixture begin to thicken.Add a personal touch
If you desire a more intense aroma, you can add a sprinkle of cinnamon or a few drops of vanilla extract. This will give your hot chocolate a unique and enveloping flavor.Serve and enjoy
When the chocolate reaches the desired consistency, turn off the heat and pour it into a cup. You can garnish it with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cocoa, or even a few shavings of dark chocolate to make it even more indulgent.Printable PDF version for your recipe book
Tips and Variations
For a vegan version, use plant-based milk (such as soy, oat, or coconut) and cane sugar.
If you love intense flavors, try adding a pinch of chili powder: it’s a surprising and delicious combination!
For very creamy chocolate, you can substitute part of the milk with heavy cream.
If you love intense flavors, try adding a pinch of chili powder: it’s a surprising and delicious combination!
For very creamy chocolate, you can substitute part of the milk with heavy cream.
