Spanish Hot Chocolate (Chocolate Caliente)

Spanish Hot Chocolate (Chocolate Caliente) is a thick, rich, pudding-like hot chocolate made with bittersweet dark chocolate, whole milk, cornstarch, and sugar. This isn't your typical watery hot chocolate, this is an indulgent, decadent, dark chocolate lover's delight best served with deep-fried churros just like they do in Spain.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 6 ounces bittersweet dark chocolate (grated (I use the Chocolat-Menier bar))
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (or more to taste)
• Pinch of cinnamon or cayenne powder (optional)
• Churros
• Cuban Buñuelos

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a saucepan, add the milk and heat over medium-low heat. Whisk in the cornstarch to the warm milk until it has dissolved.
2. 2Add the chocolate, while stirring, until the chocolate has completely melted.
3. 3Add the sugar and continue stirring until the hot chocolate has thickened about 5 minutes.
4. 4Serve the hot chocolate with homemade churros. Enjoy!