Cioccolata Calda (Italian Hot Chocolate

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Refrigerated

  • 13/16 cup Almond milk

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp Cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• pinch of salt
• 3/4 cup plus 1 tbsp almond milk, divided*
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

• Whisk together unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Set saucepan over low-medium heat and pour in the almond milk. Whisk to evenly disperse dry ingredients. Let mixture cook until it reaches a small simmer.
• Meanwhile, whisk together cornstarch and remaining 1 tbsp almond milk in a small bowl until cornstarch has dissolved, creating a slurry.
• Once hot chocolate mixture has reached a simmer, very slowly pour in the slurry, whisking continually. Continue to cook the hot chocolate over low-medium heat for 3-5 minutes as it thickens, or until thickness is to your liking. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour and serve while warm.