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Cioccolata Calda (Italian Hot Chocolate) with Orange Whipped Cream

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A recipe for Cioccolata Calda (Italian Hot Chocolate)! This thick and creamy hot chocolate is topped with a light orange whipped cream.

Cioccolata Calda (Italian Hot Chocolate) in a clear glass.

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It’s Secret Recipe Club time again! This month, I was assigned I am a Honey Bee. In the Secret Recipe Club, each blogger is assigned a different blog each month. They secretly choose a recipe, prepare it, and post it on a designated day. Since joining in August, I really look forward to the reveal day every month!

I enjoyed reading Nicole’s About Me section, especially the 28 random things part. I am so jealous that she has spent some time in Greece. Also, I am wishing her the best of luck today for her C-section and meeting her baby!

Cioccolata Calda (Italian Hot Chocolate) has been on my list to make for a while now and I knew I had to give it a try when I saw it on Nicole’s blog. Other notable recipes from her now set aside for a later date include Gone to Heaven Dark Chocolate Pie, Bang Bang Shrimp, Baked S’mores Bars, and Wild Mushroom Risotto.

Cioccolata Calda (Italian Hot Chocolate)

Cioccolata Calda (Italian Hot Chocolate) topped with an orange whipped cream.

Cioccolata Calda is a rich and creamy Italian hot chocolate. It is much thicker than the American version and has a similar consistency to a drinkable chocolate pudding.

Use your favorite rich dark chocolate for this, at least 70%. Nicole paired her Italian Hot Chocolate with whipped cream spiced with orange zest.

I loved the combination. The whipped cream has no sugar added and compliments the texture and subtle sweetness of the hot chocolate perfectly.

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Cioccolata Calda (Italian Hot Chocolate) dripping from glass.

Cioccolata Calda (Italian Hot Chocolate) with Orange Whipped Cream

Adapted from I am a Honey Bee

Cioccolata Calda (Italian Hot Chocolate) in a clear glass with orange whipped cream
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Cioccolata Calda (Italian Hot Chocolate) with Orange Whipped Cream

A recipe for Cioccolata Calda (Italian Hot Chocolate)! This thick and creamy hot chocolate is topped with a light orange whipped cream.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Italian
Keyword chocolate, drink, hot chocolate, Italian, Italy, orange, whipped cream
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces (113 grams) bittersweet chocolate at least 70%
  • 1 1/2 cups (355 milliliters) whole milk divided
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar

Whipped Cream:

  • 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) heavy cream
  • 1/2 tablespoon orange zest

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine chocolate and 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) of the milk over low heat. Stir often until melted.
  • Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, slowly whisk in remaining 1 cup (237 milliliters) milk.
  • Remove about 2 tablespoons to a small bowl. Whisk the cornstarch into the small amount of liquid until dissolved. Pour into the saucepan with the sugar. Stir constantly until the chocolate thickens.

To make the whipped cream:

  • Pour cream into a medium bowl. Add orange zest and beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Transfer the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream. Serve immediately.

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  8. Camilla Mann

    I joined the Group D fun this week – normally I’m with Group A – but it’s nice to meet some new-to-me bloggers. I think I’ll end our Thanksgiving feast with these…so decadent! Looks amazing.

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  9. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes

    A lot of dark chocolate and orange, this is right up my alley! And the pic is gorgeous, makes me want to be your neighbor and just drop by for a mug of hot cocoa!

    Reply

  13. bakingaddict

    I love hot chocolate and pairing it with orange cream is genius. Your photos are stunning – they’re making me drool! Happy SRC reveal day.

    Reply

  15. sallybr

    Do you think it would be considered bad manners if I grabbed that cup and started licking that amazing chocolate dripping all over it?

    that looks too good for good manners. ;-0))))

    Happy “Belated” Reveal Day…

    Reply

  16. The Wimpy Vegetarian

    It’s raining outside and now I completely craving this cup of hot chocolate. Saving to make when we get the snowy mountains! Thanks for sharing such a great src pick!!

    Reply

  20. Jeff

    I love the idea of orange whipped cream. It sounds like jaffa flavour ( a New Zealand lollie with chocolate and orange flavour).

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  21. Anjali

    5 stars
    Omg this hot chocolate recipe is unbelievably delicious!! The orange whipped cream just takes it to a whole other level!

    Reply

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