Ingredients
- Cocoa powder1/2 cup
- Sugar1 cup
- Cornstarch1.17 oz
- Water4 oz
- Milk1 qt
How to Make It
- Shift the cocoa and sugar together into a medium-sized saucepan.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in the water, and stir into the cocoa and sugar until it is a smooth paste.
- Begin heating the mixture, stirring it with a whisk, and gradually pour in the milk.
- Continue stirring with the whisk as you bring the liquid to a simmer.
- Allow the chocolate to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until it is thick, glossy and completely smooth.
- Serve steaming hot in coffee mug.
- Serves six.