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Baileys Thick Italian Hot Chocolate

Baileys thick Italian hot chocolate is made on the stovetop with bittersweet chocolate and Baileys Irish Cream. Cornstarch gives each cup its rich, spoon-coating texture.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 510
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cup whole milk divided
  • 3 oz bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.13 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 cup Baileys Irish Cream

Method
 

  1. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the milk in a small bowl.
  2. Pour the rest of the milk into a 2-quart saucepan.
  3. Whisk in the chocolate, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
  4. Heat over medium, whisking often, for 4 to 6 minutes, until the chocolate is melted and the milk is steaming but not boiling.
  5. Whisk the cornstarch into the reserved milk until smooth.
  6. Whisk the slurry into the saucepan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, whisking constantly, until thick enough to coat the whisk.
  7. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the Baileys until evenly combined.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

For the smoothest texture, whisk the cornstarch into the reserved milk until no lumps remain. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended because the texture may separate. For a dairy-free version, use full-fat oat milk, dairy-free chocolate, and a dairy-free Irish cream alternative.