Ciobar (Thick Hot Chocolate)

Submitted by Wild Thyme Flour

"This is an italian thick hot chocolate drink served in cappuchino cups with a spoon. I like this even as a hot dessert. Its like a hot dense chocolate fondue. The cocoa powder has to be dark and bitter, not the sugary version."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, bitter
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon plain flour
• 1 cup whole milk

directions

1. Mix the dry ingredients in a thick sauce pan.
2. Mix in the milk, a tbsp at a time until it becomes smooth and then add the rest of the milk at a faster pace.
3. Heat mixing all the time for about 5 minutes until thick. Pour into 2 cups and serve steaming hot with a spoon on the side.

Reviews

[Andi Panda]

Delicious, once I got it to thicken! I tried this recipe twice: first time it never thickened, so I had to serve it as a weird regular cocoa. Second time it wasn't thickening again. So I made a slurry of 1 tsp cornstarch with (about 1/4 c) milk and added that in (slowly). Totally thickened up after that. Served in demitasse cups with a tiny pinch of cinnamon on top. Will definitely make again, but I'll add the cornstarch at the beginning. Whole milk is probably best, but I used 2% and it was divine.

 

[Vane84]

Hi guys! I'd only recommend to use WHEAT STARCH (and not flour directly) for a best taste. Using the flour the clumps could form in it more easily, and its taste could be felt in your chocolate. Using the wheat starch it doesn't happen and the taste is more authentic. (As from Italian recipe. ;) )

 

[Chef Bina Sr]

LOVED IT!! <br/>Added 2 Tblsp of flour instead, used soy milk and added cinnamon for a Mexican flair - Delish!

 

[BelgianNutt]

This was very good, very rich, creamy, and extremely chocolately! But it wasn't as thick as I expected it to be, still it was very good!

 

[Queen Roachie]

Amazing! Thick and rich, and totally satisfied the crave for something sinful last night. Used evaporated milk, as I don't have whole milk, but otherwise followed the recipe. Rich and decadent, and will definitely make again. Thanks for sharing.