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Italian Hot Chocolate (Cioccolato Caldo)

Servings: 
4

Italy is famous for their cioccolato caldo, especially during the fall and winter months. This hot chocolate is sometimes served so thick (like a pudding), that you need a spoon to actually eat it! this recipe doesn't make it that thick. The luxurious richness comes from using top-quality chocolate.

Locally, Luna Rosa Gelato Café, at 9 W. Washington Street in downtown Greenville, serves fresh batches of cioccolato caldo regularly during fall and winter months. If you're in the mood, bundle up and quaff a cup in the window of its chic storefront.

Ingredients: 

5 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 ounces dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao solids), finely chopped
2 cups milk

Directions: 

In a small saucepan over low heat, add the cocoa powder, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of the milk, Heat until the sugar melts and no lumps remain, stirring well. Bring to a low boil, stirring constantly; add the remaining milk. Turn off the heat, add the chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth.

Pour into serving cups.