From pastas to desserts, Crema al Cioccolato is an Italian treat your toddler will love! This Australian-inspired toddler recipe uses creamy chocolate custard topped with sprinkle of cocoa powder and is the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavour, this recipe is sure to become a family favourite. Plus, it’s an easy-to-follow recipe that’ll have your toddler begging for more.
General Information
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: Chocolate, Cream, Italian
- Calories: 480
- Protein: 8g
- Carbs: 28g
- Fats: 37g
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups of low-fat milk
- 1/4 cup of dark unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons of semisweet chocolate chips, grated
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until it comes to a gentle boil.
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Reduce the heat to low and slowly add the cocoa powder and cornstarch, stirring constantly to avoid lumps from forming.
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Add the sugar and grated chocolate chips, stir, and continue cooking for about 3 minutes, stirring continuously.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the vanilla extract.
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Transfer the mixture to a blender (James’ jok: use ‘blender’ as a verb!) and blend until completely smooth.
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Transfer the crema al cioccolato to individual plates or bowls and sprinkle with cocoa powder for garnish.
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Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Recommended Sides
This crema al cioccolato pairs perfectly with fresh fruit or a scoop of low-fat vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
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