Recipe: French Hot Chocolate with Cocoa and Cornstarch
Recipe: French Hot Chocolate with Cocoa and Cornstarch Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp cornstarch 2 tbsp sugar (or to taste) 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt Dark chocolate pieces (optional for extra richness) Whipped cream or marshmallows (optional for garnish) Instructions: Prepare Cocoa and Cornstarch Mixture : In a small bowl, mix the cocoa powder, cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Add 1/4 cup of cold milk and whisk until smooth and lump-free. Heat the Milk : In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the remaining 1 3/4 cups of milk until it’s hot but not boiling. Add Cocoa Mixture : Stir the cocoa and cornstarch mixture into the warm milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Thicken the Mixture : Continue stirring until the mixture begins to bubble and thickens slightly. Enhance the Flavor : Add the vanilla extract and dark chocolate pieces (if using) and stir until fully melted. Serve : Pour ...