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Italian Hot Chocolate (Dairy-free)

A warm place in a cup and a must-try drink for the holiday season. This recipe makes 4 small servings or 2 generous ones. Make it more exciting with the tips below :)

Sweetness

Start low on sweetener. Melt the chocolate first, then taste.

Too sweet? Add a splash of unsweetened soy milk, a pinch of salt, or a little extra cacao.

Espresso Add-In

1–2 espresso shots in your cup then pour hot chocolate

Espresso deepens flavor and balances sweetness.

Best with 70–85% dark chocolate.

Chocolate Choices

Classic: Plain dark chocolate (70–75%)

Orange chocolate: Use orange-infused chocolate or steep orange zest, then remove

Spiced: Cinnamon or a tiny pinch of chili

Mint: Mint chocolate or briefly steep fresh mint

Courses:
Servings: 2
Ingredients
  • 600 ml soy milk (~20.3 fl oz unsweetened, unflavored)
  • 2 tablespoons sweetener of choice (maple syrup, coconut sugar...)
  • 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
  • 1 teaspoons 1.5 cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup chopped chocolate (dark, dairy-free)
  • 1 stick cinnamon ((optional))
Instructions
    Make the slurry
  1. 1
    In a small bowl, add the cacao powder and cornstarch using a sifter. Pour in 3 tablespoons cold soy milk and whisk until completely smooth.
    2. Heat the milk
  2. 2
    Add the remaining soy milk to a saucepan with the cinnamon bark. Heat over medium-low until hot but not boiling.
    3. Add slurry
  3. 3
    Whisk the slurry into the hot milk slowly, stirring constantly so it thickens evenly.
    4. Sweeten & melt
  4. 4
    Add the sweetener and chopped chocolate. Continue stirring until the chocolate melts and the mixture becomes thick and glossy, about 3–5 minutes.
    5. Serve
  5. 5
    Remove the cinnamon bark. Pour into cups and serve immediately.
Read it online: https://www.shaperecipes.com/recipe/italian-hot-chocolate-dairy-free/
Lena
Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hi, I'm Lena, a food and health blogger. I love creating meals that are both delicious and healthy. When I'm not meal planning or in the kitchen, you'll find me in the outdoors or simply in a bookstore cafe. Join me on this journey to explore wholesome recipes and make healthy eating enjoyable! 🐾🥗✨