4 A.M. in Madrid

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

A thick, rich hot chocolate; mainly used for dipping churros into.

Serves 6 people

Categories: Chocolate, Hot Beverage, Spanish

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pure unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/3-1/2 cup sugar, to taste
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a nonstick saucepan, whisk the cocoa powder, cornstarch, sugar, and ½ cup water together until smooth.

  2. Whisk in the milk and place over med-low heat; bring just to a slow simmer; simmer for about 2 minutes, whisking often, until the chocolate is thick, glossy, and smooth, like a runny pudding.

  3. Add in the vanilla; whisk again, then remove from the heat and pour into small cups.

  4. Serve immediately with churros for dipping.

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