Thick Italian Drink (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 60g (2.1 oz) high-quality dark chocolate (72% cocoa)
02 - 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder (unsweetened)
03 - Small pinch of salt for flavor
04 - Optional: add sugar if you'd like it sweeter
05 - 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons milk of your choice (try almond or soy milk!)
06 - 3 teaspoons cornstarch for thickening

# Instructions:

01 - Stir cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of milk in a bowl until there are no lumps.
02 - Warm up the rest of the milk in a small pot over gentle heat. Toss in chocolate pieces and stir until melted.
03 - Sprinkle in salt and cocoa powder while whisking. Sweeten with sugar if you'd like.
04 - Pour in the cornstarch mix and whisk constantly as the liquid thickens up.
05 - Serve warm in cups and enjoy it immediately!

# Notes:

01 - This thick, creamy, and indulgent Italian-style drink is way more luxurious than normal hot chocolate. Perfect with plant-based milk too!

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