Turkish Thick Hot Chocolate

Name: Turkish Thick Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 cups Whole milk; 4 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder; 4 tbsp Sugar; 1 tsp Cornstarch; 2 oz Dark chocolate, chopped; 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract; 1/8 tsp Ground cinnamon; 4 tbsp Whipped cream

Luxuriously thick and creamy hot chocolate made with quality cocoa and cornstarch, topped with whipped cream. A viral TikTok favorite that's pure comfort in a cup.

13 minEasyServes 2320 cal/serving

TurkishNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

2 cups Whole milk
4 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
4 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Cornstarch
2 oz Dark chocolate, chopped
1/4 tsp Vanilla extract
1/8 tsp Ground cinnamon
4 tbsp Whipped cream

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder, 4 tbsp Sugar, 1 tsp Cornstarch, and 1/8 tsp Ground cinnamon.
2

Pour 2 cups Whole milk into a saucepan and warm over medium heat until steaming.
3

Whisk the cocoa mixture into the warm milk until fully combined and no lumps remain.
4

Add 2 oz chopped Dark chocolate and 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract. Stir constantly over medium heat until the mixture becomes thick and creamy, about 3-4 minutes. It should coat the back of a spoon.
5

Pour into two mugs and top with 4 tbsp Whipped cream. Serve immediately.

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Questions

What can I use instead of cornstarch in Turkish Thick Hot Chocolate?

The entry for Turkish Thick Hot Chocolate calls for 1 tsp Cornstarch. In its place: Use twice as much all-purpose flour and cook it a few minutes longer, or the same amount of arrowroot or tapioca starch.

Can I make Turkish Thick Hot Chocolate dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Turkish Thick Hot Chocolate is 2 cups Whole milk, 4 tbsp Whipped cream. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Turkish Thick Hot Chocolate vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 cups Whole milk and 4 tbsp Whipped cream. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan non-alcoholic drink collection.

How many calories are in Turkish Thick Hot Chocolate?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 320 calories, with 6 g protein, 52 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 340 mg sodium.

Can I batch Turkish Thick Hot Chocolate for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the milk drops from 2 cups to 1 cup; doubled, it is 4 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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