Sasha - 8A

         `ITALIAN` 

  -HOT CHOCOLATE- 

                  RECIPE:)

ingredients:

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 1/2 cup milk

• 1-2 tbsp sugar

• Pinch of salt

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 4 oz dark chocolate

• Whipped cream, cocoa powder/chocolate shavings for serving 

instructions:

Step 1:

Mix cornstarch with a little milk until smooth. This will be used later to thicken the hot chocolate. Set it aside.

Step 2:

Place a saucepan on the stove over medium-low heat. Add 1 cup of milk, a bit of sugar, a pinch of salt, and cocoa powder.

Step 3:

Whisk everything together until the mixture is smooth and starts to gently simmer.

Step 4:

Add some dark chocolate and stir until it begins to melt.

Step 5:

Turn off the heat, then pour in the cornstarch slurry you made earlier.

Step 6:

Whisk again until the hot chocolate becomes thick and fully smooth.

Step 7:

Optional: Add peppermint extract or any other flavor you like.

Step 8:

Serve immediately in a cup with whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top.

   

    °•~and done~•°