Spanish Thick Hot Chocolate

Description

Hot chocolate first came to Spain by means of religious orders at the beginning of the Conquest. Spanish chocolate(Chocolate a la espanola) is thick and served throughout Spain. Adapted from cooking.com.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :5 Min

Cook Time : 8 Min

Total Time : 13 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4

10 -12ounces semisweet chocolate, grated (or use semisweet chocolate chips)
2 1⁄4 milk
1⁄2-1 cornstarch
1⁄2 instant coffee

Directions

Heat the grated chocolate and the milk in a saucepan.
Mix in the instant coffee if using.
Stir to completely mix and make sure the chocolate is melted.
When it comes to a boil, add the dissolved cornstarch.
Bring back to a boil 3 times, whisking vigorously and removing from the heat each time it starts to bubble to prevent the mixture from boiling over.
Ladle into cups from a suitable height to make it nice and frothy.
Serve immediately and enjoy!