Castillian Hot Chocolate

• Water· not in your bar1/2 cup
• Sugar· not in your bar1 cup

  Or swap: Honey — floral sweetness, Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly

• Cocoa Powder· not in your bar1/2 cup

  Or swap: Hot Chocolate — sweeter — cut other sugar

• Cornstarch· not in your bar7 tsp
• Milk· not in your bar1 qt

  Or swap: Half-and-Half — richer, Plant-Based Milk — dairy-free swap

Instructions

1. 1

   Shift the cocoa and sugar together into a medium-sized saucepan.

2. 2

   Dissolve the cornstarch in the water, and stir into the cocoa and sugar until it is a smooth paste.

3. 3

   Begin heating the mixture, stirring it with a whisk, and gradually pour in the milk.

4. 4

   Continue stirring with the whisk as you bring the liquid to a simmer.

5. 5

   Allow the chocolate to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until it is thick, glossy and completely smooth.

6. 6

   Serve steaming hot in coffee mug.

7. 7

   Serves six.