Cioccolato Fiorentina - Florentine Drinking Chocolate, 250g

Smooth, thick and very rich. The same hot chocolate used in our restaurants, it is imported from Italy and is a favourite for kids & adults alike! A perfectly sweet & comforting ending for a special evening..

Luxurious Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate is a Florentine tradition making its first Italian appearance at the Medici court in the 16^th century. 

This indulgent drinking chocolate has consistency of velvety custard once prepared and is perfect served in small espresso style cups with a spoon, this is known as the Cioccolato Fiorentina. 

The same thick hot chocolate used in our restaurants, it is imported from Italy and is a favourite for kids and adults alike!

There is no more pleasing experience than a steaming cup of rich, creamy hot chocolate. Naturally, we think the finest drinking chocolate hails from Florence where the preparation of this decadent confection has been refined to a ritualistic art.

Carluccio's Hot Chocolate - As Served in Our Restaurants.

Makes 8, 50ml espresso sizes cups

1. Add 500ml of cold whole milk into, ideally, a heavy bottom saucepan
2. Stir in 3 heaped tablespoons (80 grams) of powder and bring to the boil
3. Lower the heat to simmer and stir the chocolate continuously for 5-6 minutes, with a whisk for best results
4. The chocolate should thicken slightly as it is stirred. Once think enough to coat the back of a spoon, remove from the heat. It will continue continue to thicken as it cools
5. Serve in warm espresso cups with a small spoon. Delicious served with Carluccio’s Baci di Dama or Lingue di Gatto

For a longer, less thick and rich hot chocolate, add more milk to taste.