Italian hot chocolate recipe

Italian hot chocolate

For a wonderfully luxurious hot chocolate, try this beautiful Italian recipe made with rich dark chocolate, milk and a dash of Baileys liqueur.

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  • Serves 6
  • 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook
  • 238 calories / serving

  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 650ml (1pt) milk
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 50g (2oz) dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
  • 3 tbsp cornflour
  • 12 tbsp Baileys liqueur or brandy, optional
  • mini marshmallows, to serve

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Each serving contains

Energy
1000kJ 238.0kcal
12%
Fat
10g
medium15%
Saturates
6g
high31%
Salt
0.3g
low6%
Sugars
19g
high21%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 26.9gProtein 5.6gFibre 3.0g

Method

  1. Put the milk in a pan with the cocoa, sugar, chocolate and a pinch of salt. Melt over a low heat, stirring. Don’t boil.
  2. In a bowl, mix the cornflour with 2 tablespoons of water. Pour the mixture into the pan and bring to the boil, whisking with a wire whisk. Simmer for a few minutes, beating all the time, until thickened. Add Baileys or brandy (if using), then divide between 6 cups. Serve plain, or topped with some mini marshmallows.
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