Italian hot chocolate recipe

Name: Italian hot chocolate
Yield: Serves 6
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

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

See method

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

Gluten-free

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Tesco British Whole Milk 568Ml, 1 Pint
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650ml (1pt) milk
£0.85
£1.50/litre
Tesco Cocoa Powder 250G
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3 tbsp cocoa powder
Tesco Light Brown Soft Sugar 500g
3 tbsp light brown sugar
£2.00
£4.00/kg
Ms Molly's Dark Chocolate Bar 100G
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50g (2oz) dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
£0.59
£5.90/kg
Tesco Cornflour 500G
3 tbsp cornflour
£2.55
£5.10/kg
Tesco Napoleon Brandy 35Cl
12 tbsp Baileys liqueur or brandy, optional
£7.50
£21.43/litre
Sweet Zone Halal Mighty Mallows 140G
mini marshmallows, to serve
£1.35
£9.64/kg

Method

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.
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.