Italian Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon powdered gelatin (If you want it even thicker, increase gelatin to 3/4 teaspoon)
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2.5 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 4 oz high-quality chocolate (60–70%)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. Let bloom for 5 minutes.
2. In a saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Slowly add milk and cream, whisking until smooth.
3. Bring mixture just to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Stir in vanilla.
4. Remove from heat briefly and whisk in the bloomed gelatin until dissolved.
5. Return to low heat, add the chopped chocolate, and stir until fully melted and the drink is smooth and thick.
6. Pour into mugs and enjoy while hot.

Contribution

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