This Iuxurious thick Italian-style hot chocolate is so easy to make and perfect as a dessert. For an extra grown-up twist, add a little of your favourite liqueur - or a warming spirit like rum or whisky - once it’s made.
This hot chocolate recipe is more like a dessert in a cup due to its thick and decadent texture, rather than your average hot chocolate drink.
It's the perfect recipe to make if you're entertaining guests or looking for a fun hot chocolate station idea for a kids birthday party as you can leave it in the slow cooker on low after cooking to keep it warm.
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Yields:
6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Cal/Serv:
225
Ingredients
15g
cornflour
25g
cocoa powder
500ml
whole milk
100ml
double cream
1tsp.
vanilla extract
75g
70% dark chocolate, broken into small pieces
Sugar or honey, optional, to taste
For the topping
Whipped cream, optional
Directions
Step 1Put the cornflour and cocoa powder into the pot of a slow cooker and whisk together.
Step 2Measure the milk, cream and vanilla extract into a jug and whisk together. Gradually whisk the milk mixture into the dry ingredients, ensuring there are no lumps and the liquid is smooth.
Step 3Add the dark chocolate, close lid, turn slow cooker on to high and heat for 1hr (timings may vary between slow cooker models), whisking after the first 20min of cooking to incorporate the melted chocolate and after 30min once the mixture begins to thicken.
Step 4Whisk in sugar or honey, to taste, if you like. Keep hot chocolate warm in the slow cooker, whisking just before serving to smooth out any skin that forms on the top. Serve in small cups.
Per serving:
Calories: 225
Protein: 4g
Total fat: 16g
Saturates: 20g
Carbs: 15g
Total sugars: 12g
Fibre: 1g
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Monaz Dumasia is a food writer, stylist and recipe developer with years of experience in the industry. Having previously worked on the Good Housekeeping food team, Monaz now develops exciting and fun recipes from her home kitchen, and always knows how to create the perfect twist for some of the most iconic recipes.
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