« Back to recipes

Castillian Hot Chocolate

Image of Castillian Hot Chocolate

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Serves: 4

Source: WorldWideSchool.org

Warning: This mix takes a long time to cool down, even in a mug. Take small sips until you know it won't burn your throat on the way down! This recipe is produces a very thick hot chocolate. It's suitable as a chocolate custard recipe too.

Ingredients
  • 55g / ½cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 100-200g / ½-1cup sugar (to taste)
  • 7 tsp cornflour
  • 120ml / ½cup water
  • 1litre / 4cups milk
Method
  1. Mix the cocoa powder and sugar together.
  2. Dissolve the cornflour in the water and combine with the cocoa-sugar mixture in a medium-sized saucepan. Stir until it is a smooth paste.
  3. Begin heating the mixture, stirring continuously. Gradually pour in the milk, and continue to stir as you bring it to a simmer.
  4. Simmer, stirring often, for about 10 minutes. The hot chocolate is ready when it thickens and is glossy and smooth.