Italian Hot Chocolate - Cioccolato Caldo

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.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

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

Directions

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