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Hot chocolate with milk and starch

Hot Chocolate with Milk and Cornstarch

A cup of fragrant hot chocolate is a true pleasure! Hot chocolate is a luxurious drink — rich in flavor, deeply aromatic, and good for you. It has a long history, with roots going all the way back to the ancient Aztecs.

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Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Milk

Chocolate

Cornstarch

0.5

Sugar

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 12 % 4 g

Fats 32 % 11 g

Carbohydrates 56 % 19 g

185 kcal

GI: 21 / 0 / 79

Cooking method

Cooking time: 10 min

Step 1:

Gather your ingredients.
Step 2:

Break the chocolate into pieces so it melts faster, and put it in a saucepan.
Step 3:

Pour in half the milk.
Step 4:

Set the saucepan over low heat.
Step 5:

Heat the milk, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is fully melted. A whisk works well here.
Step 6:

Stir the cornstarch into a tablespoon of milk until smooth.
Step 7:

Pour the cornstarch mixture into the rest of the milk and stir.
Step 8:

Pour that milk into the saucepan with the chocolate. Set it over the heat and bring it to a boil, stirring constantly.
Step 9:

Cook for about 3–5 minutes until it thickens. If the chocolate seems too thick, thin it with a little milk and reheat. Serve hot chocolate right after making it, so a skin doesn't form on top.

For the best drink, use only high-quality chocolate. Dark chocolate gives a richer flavor, while milk chocolate makes it milder. You can use cream instead of milk for an even thicker drink, though it'll be richer in calories. Cornstarch can be swapped for potato starch — just use half as much. You can replace part of the chocolate with cocoa powder, but no more than half, or you'll end up with cocoa, which differs from chocolate both in taste and in how it's processed. You can add all kinds of flavorings to hot chocolate: cinnamon really shines, vanilla pairs beautifully (especially real vanilla), and a touch of mint or orange adds a nice twist. Top the cup with marshmallows or whipped cream, and dust it with cinnamon, cocoa, grated chocolate, or caramel bits. It's best not to store hot chocolate — make a fresh batch instead. If a skin forms on the surface, just whisk it back in.