Italians: “Hot chocolate literally means hot chocolate. It looks like a chocolate bar was straight up melted into a cup with a little bit of milk in it” Americans “Hot chocolate = Hot Chocolate Milk”
I remember when i was a little girl my uncle got me Italian hot chocolate but i never knew the name till I saw this video. I am making it right now, ive wondered what this amazing drink was for the last 16 years. Thank you for the video i appreciate it. Im subscribing and cant wait to try some more recipes of yours.
Guys, Italian indeed for colder days because corn heats up the body.. the American version is just basically milk in there. Would you like a new gig? Add "homemade" rice powder instead of cornstarch and taste all the difference. 😉👌
I love how each country has its version of hot chocolate. In Mexico its made with a chocolate and sugar block. For the liquids we use milk or water. The taste is much more floral; In some parts of Mexico they even add spices like chilis, cinnamon and vanilla. Its very reminiscent of my childhood, yet I'm dying to try the Italian one. I'm 100% sure ill be able to knock out like 3 cups since im a serious chocolateholic.
I definetly prefer Italian hot chocolate. Thanks for the recipe. I was visiting Italy 2 yeas ago, and the hot chocolate over there were thick and dark. I love it
@@alexyes4290 Credo che stesse solo proponendo di servirlo in quel modo :) Non che intendesse che i churros siano Italiani. Sono una pastella fritta spagnola😘
I'm italian so... 😜 But actually I prefer a version in between. I like It thicker than the American one but less thick that the one you made. You have to drink It not eat it with a spoon.
The alien in your backyard - Japan "stole" tempura from the Portuguese, Americans "stole" pizza from the Italians who probably "stole" it from the Greeks (or vice versa), no one *owns* a type of cuisine with any exclusivity.
Hot chocolate in italy is usually served with whipped cream (although you can opt out of it - it's a choice of topping) and a tea spoon. I've never seen Italians claim that their hot chocolate is supposed to be drunk instead of eaten with a spoon. Source: me, an avid consumer of hot chocolate when I don't take a cappucino.
I cant believe people go through so much just for a nice hot Coco while I just get some milo powder mix it in the mug with boiled water and some milk 😌😌
I'm going for a Mexican/Italian version. Love the thickness on the Italian version with a mix of mexican cinnamon chocolate & dark chocolate to enjoy my churros. Thanks for the recipes Emma!
I made the Italian chocolate today...it’s amazing. You really have to eat it with a spoon and it really is more of a desert than a drink. A shot of this will cure any sugar cravings for sure
Omg Dominicans (& probably other Hispanics) make something similar to the Italian Hot Chocolate except it’s called Maizena and it’s much thicker like a pudding but essentially made the same, it’s something you could eat for breakfast or dessert. & I usually add cinnamon and vanilla extract to my hot chocolate it taste so much better (:
As an Italian, I can testify that we also have a proper chocolate pudding/custard tradition on top of the thick drinking chocolate Emma makes in the video. But that is generally served cold as a dessert or mid-afternoon snack.
Italian hot chocolate is just to die for. It's like it was meant for my palette. Literally like drinking a melted chocolate bar and oh my goodness, I turn up in heaven for those few moments.
I recently made the Italian hot chocolate and it was so good! It's just so good!! I made a little too much, so I put it in the fridge to drink the next day, and it became more like a Italian cold chocolate, but it was just as good. I almost liked the cold one better! Super refreshing and chocolatey!! 10/10
I tried the American version,and it came out so addictive! I used 52% cocoa chocolate and got such a lovely taste of the chocolate in the drink ,the hot chocolate had a deep chocolate flavour but was at the same time very light to drink!
@@mistressx4096 That makes no sense. Both use the same type of ingredients. In each serving, the Italian version would actually yield more calories due to higher count and amount of ingredients (cornstarch, chocolate, and cocoa powder). The difference should be around 100 calories per serving from more chocolate. So unless you plan to drink two servings of the American version per one serving of the Italian version, there is no fattening here. If anything, the Italian version should be fattier from the additional chocolate per serving.
The Italian chocolate is just slightly more caloric. It's not like if there are more ingredients then it's automatically more caloric x'D It's not about the amount of ingredients but what the ingredients are. Like, a salad with one type of vegetable is not less caloric than a salad with 100 types of vegetables.
The weather has just started to turn towards winter here, so either of these would be a gods sent gift. Personally love the Italian style more. The rich flavour and texture is amazing
Italian. In an espresso cup. No need to have a full cup (8 oz) worth. Half a cup and the chocolate is unbeatable in the Italian hot chocolate with a pinch of cayenne. Yum!
I'm Italian, I eat a full-size cup of Italian chocolate with whipped cream on it and a little bit of cocoa powder on the top for a break in the afternoon. The American hot chocolate in Italy is usually drunken in the morning with biscuits and it's called just milk with cocoa powder.
Tried the italian one and it was soo goood. Whenever I tried a hot chocolate dessert I always ended up with a thick pudding, today it came out perfect thanks to you. Thank you Emma!
@@BS-qp2nn u beat me to the punch lol def just woukd be a cup of puddin lol good idea though u could probably freeze it and have slammimg chocolate ice cream.
Seh... El champurrado y el chocolate caliente son dos cosas bastante distintas, por que aparte está el pozol (de tabasco) y está el chocolate en agua con chile, el chocolate con leche, el chocolate con agua y algunas veces con canela, hay mucha variedad
The alien in your backyard - again, get over it. Mexicans "stole" it from the Aztecs who probably "stole" it from someone else from someone else and on down the line.
I’ve always been so amazed and intrigued by Italian hot chocolate. They really know how to do it. Much less of a beverage more of a drinkable dessert 😋
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My USA mom always made it with whole milk warmed on the stove top with lots of chocolate syrup and marshmallow sprinkled on top and, if we were lucky, a little peppermint stick. Oh to be 10 again and coming in the house after sledding or ice skating...❤️
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I went skiing in Italy once, and the best part of the day was always getting back to the hotel and having a hot chocolate. It's so thick and rich and creamy 👍👍
Hey Emma I’ve always wanted to try this Italian hot chocolate 🍫 and I did today as a beginner in the kitchen this was very easy and delicious 😋 I definitely do agree on the fact I can’t finish the cup to be honest I thought I would but no it’s pretty thick but delicious you’re awesome and very helpful to me
The Italian is my fav! To me that’s what true hot chocolate is, American hot chocolate is good, but it’s just chocolate milk. It’s mild to me. Once I tried Italian hot chocolate, it was the best night of my life! It was a strong, dark, hot chocolate 😋 I love dark chocolate! I really felt connected with my heritage lol.
I made the American one tonight, and it was really good! I’m looking forward to making and tasting the Italian one next. The American one was very rich and creamy, and a small serving was just right.
Wow I haven't tried the Italian chocolate but I think I would enjoy it because I love dark chocolate and you are right there is no such thing as too many marshmallow's lol
So both are good looking as I love chocolate, but as for a hot chocolate I have to agree with you that the Italian recipe would be more referred to as a pudding here in the states. Personally a thinner version does it for me as it goes down the throat quickly and smoothly, thus warming more of the body up in a quicker amount of time and allowing to make room for more.
I want to try Italian hot chocolate. My best recipe is to melt dark chocolate Reeses in hot milk. No added corn starch, but you have to stir in between sips.
Remarkable if the Italian version is anything like the Spaish version, it's awesome! Spanish hot chocolate commonly served with churros is an experience. I like it better than American.
Some Italians prefer not adding the actual chocolate to the mix tbh. I know many just use cocoa and corn starch. The cocoa (which is in bigger quantities compared to the American one) already gives it a pretty strong flavor and the corn starch does it's thing in thickening it. The chocolate is put in there if you want to be REALLY indulgent, but it's not necessary and it definitely makes the hot chocolate way too heavy for many stomachs lol.
In Mexico we have a chocolate that in English is called Abuelita Chocolate and it’s manufactured by Nestlé. Basically this product contains 6 tablets (wrapped individually), we boil the milk and then we introduce the tablet so that it melts (I usually put like 1-2). The aspect of this hot chocolate is thin and tastes like chocolate with cinnamon, it is really delicious 😋
Watched this video then straight away proceeded to make the Italian hot chocolate recipe. Time well spent and definitely my new favourite hot chocolate recipe! Thanks!
It's amazing for a winter day or as I did, on a rainy day.. It's really enjoyable sitting inside, enjoying the rain or the winter with a blanket and a cup of hot chocolate. Well I prefer the Italian one. But both of them taste amazing! Thanks for the recipe!❤️
Moctezuma the king of the Aztecs would drink a ton of hot chocolate every day and im pretty sure it was to show wealth because back then hot chocolate was expensive and rare