Italian Hot Chocolate Recipe

This Italian hot chocolate is thick, smooth, creamy and warm. A full mug of rich hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings is the perfect way to start a wintry morning. If you have never tried Italian style hot chocolate (Cioccolata Calda), follow this easy recipe to learn how to make the best hot chocolate
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2-4 servings
Ingredients:
1½ cups (360ml) Milk
1-2 tablespoons Sugar
1 tablespoon (8g) Cocoa powder
4 oz (115g) Dark chocolate (70%)
1-2 tablespoons (7.5-15g) Cornstarch
Pinch salt
Whipped cream + cocoa powder/chocolate shavings for serving
Directions:
1. Chop the chocolate. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl whisk 1/2 milk and cornstarch. Set aside.
3. In a small saucepan place the rest of the milk with sugar, salt and cocoa powder. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, add the cornstarch mixture, whisk until combined and cook for 3-4 minutes.
4. Add chopped chocolate, turn the heat off and whisk for 2-3 minutes, until completely dissolved and thick.
5. Pour into a mug, garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes:
• In this recipe I used only one tablespoon of cornstarch. For a thicker consistency you can use 2 or even 2½ tablespoons. It’s totally up to your preference.
• You can control the sweetness of the hot chocolate by adding more or less sugar.
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Can you please tell me how to make the cream on top? What's the recipe?

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[@manspeej]

@@kishanchali8752 it's not ice cream it's whipped cream

[@joannedmello6204]

Do you make it with boiled or raw milk before starting to make it? Or does the milk get boiled in the process?

[@grumpy9721]

I'm Italian and I approve it! 😋👍

[@uropponent7080]

Love it !

[@Di3ago]

Si poteva farla meglio però

[@petruuux_xx3095]

Si ma non é italiana

[@silvanodelazzari8522]

@@Di3ago Per esempio?

[@aliceinwonderland4773]

Anch'io la approvo mi piace farla con l'uovo di pasqua che rimane😍👏 il top

[@Q8IBOYS]

I went to Milan once and had the best creamiest hot chocolate and I have been dreaming about it ever since. I made this recipe yesterday and it tasted exactly the same!! Thank you so much!!!!!!

[@AJB-jj5qg]

Q8IBOYS...I had my best hot chocolate in Milan as well...it was 15 years ago and I still crave the taste. Making this today.

[@Q8IBOYS]

@@AJB-jj5qg did you make it? What do you think?

[@asdfgasdfg8006]

@@Q8IBOYS It was so good he actually died from it

[@mirnam9523]

What is the name of the place where you had the hot chocolate please ?!

[@Q8IBOYS]

@@mirnam9523 Unfortunately, I cannot remember but it was walking distance from the Duomo in Milan.

[@ayeshashahzad205]

I just made it and it really was AMAZING Just 1 thing to follow is that add just 1 tbsp sugar as your chocolate is already gonna be sweet, i added 2tbsp and it turned out to be very sweet yet tasty, So i added half tsp coffee to balance the sugar and again it was delicious and had a tint of coffee as well. And add just a lil less than 1 tbsp of cornstarch, because one tbsp or more than that make it really thick and more of pudding, unless you're really going for that.

[@youtubeuser8636]

Did you use 70% dark chocolate as mentioned in the video? I agree to reduce the amount of corn starch, it's just too thick for my taste..

[@lallakhadijaa]

The dark chocolate is bitter

[@rupesh7566]

What can I use if I don't have corn starch?

[@manspeej]

@@lallakhadijaa eating Dark chocolate by itself tastes like shit but in cakes/brownies/cookies/hot chocolate it tastes amazing

[@bellaknightR597]

Dark chocolate is not sweet, its bitter, thats why I hate it

[@jasminedragon9030]

I like the videos where the bakers/cooks don’t talk (I mean no offense)

[@graceh7779]

Me too :)

[@houseofplayboys6413]

U mean asmr :)

[@soonsims]

Yes because it's 2% substance 98% rambling. The 2% are displayed as text on this video.

[@angelabender8132]

They do not know how to speak anyway 🤣

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yes, but the music background did.

[@macsyung8757]

How comforting, like a hug

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I wouldn’t know, thanks for telling me what a hug feels like

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@@phantomsnow8412 hugs

[@letyp9676]

I'm Italian, and I can say that's actually very similar to the recipe my granma use, and that I love. Thank you to showed this to everybody

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Grazie

[@Ashley-ro4xz]

What’s your grandmas recipe 😤 pls

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😍

[@Digital_diary000]

Italian hot chocolate written recipe: bitemeup26.blogspot.com/2023/08/italian-hot-chocolate.html

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Just a friendly reminder: sleep is important.

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@adam zarbon which week???

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@adam zarbon probably wanna reword both of ur comments

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Thank you 🤗

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Shuddup, you don't know me

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I feel attacked

[@ayeshaahmad4953]

I just tried it. By far the best recipe. I added a dash of cinnamon for extra flavour and omitted the topping. I recommend.

[@miamitchell3596]

I've made this recipe two times, I totally recommend it! Its a little more bitter then I thought it would be but it was absolutely perfect with toppings, excellent for a cozy day. Can't wait for covid to end so I can make it at gatherings. Stay safe everyone!

[@JonJon-bm7wi]

You could always use milk chocolate if you want it sweeter and not so many toppings.

[@douma8037]

damn, covid was 3 years ago..

[@terryrussell9590]

U don't have to use the bittersweet chocolate if u like it sweeter use milk chocolate..I use whatever chocolate bar I have in the house .Just made this w/ only the cocoa powder today .Had no chocolate bars in the house .It was still delicious not as rich but delicious.

[@bhavinipatel5549]

If u r the type to prefer thickness in hot drinks, then Italian hot chocolate is a must because it has the thickness you require and as a type of person myself, I approve of it

[@meckismicki]

I didn't know why I ever stopped making this. I have several beautiful antique chocolate sets. In Germany on cold winter evenings this would be a great. For the adults we added Godiva chocolate liquor. Tonight I just happened to have all the ingredients and it's been pouring rain all day. I think I'll make the butter cookies too.

[@joie8422]

That sounds so good

[@ashwini2208]

Who's watching this only for satisfaction?

[@melin8304]

ashwini priya me

[@Pietersend]

I'll try making it just to be different

[@vishwamehta8312]

Meeee

[@bsalphsyco9401]

Well I love everything that includes Italy and hot chocolate is my fav.

[@cannellenoisette5872]

I mean... Are there people who watch this for something else? 🤔

[@virgola2126]

Reminds me of the years I lived in Turin and how welcomed the thick Italian Hot Chocolate was in the very cold winter days.

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I like the fact that this video gives all the information required for example i have seen many videos where they don't tell when to use the flame n when to switch it off but here it's very nicely told.. Lovely recipe 👌👌👏

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[@sybilvane645]

I made this recipe and it became a favorite for cold family movie days. Absolutely incredible

[@VinceFS]

I've tried other recipes but THIS italian hot chocolate is the BEST. The steps were so easy to follow. Your tip of turning the stove off while adding the dark chocolate was brilliant. I substituted regular milk with Almond Milk and added a ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract. It was perfect. 1 teaspoon of corn starch would still be ideal for Almond Milk.

[@silverknight1740]

Omg finally a hot chocolate recipe with accessible ingredients.

[@lucanagy476]

I just made it and it is delicious! Next time I’m gonna put a little less sugar in it, it was too sweet for my taste. But amazing recipe! Thank you xx

[@SuaMaestade]

Use dark chocolate.

[@kishanchali8752]

@@SuaMaestade How do they make the cream on top? They don't tell the recipe for that

[@manavendrasingh3414]

@@kishanchali8752 take the cream which has high fat content like more than 30%. Whip it with an electric mixer

[@nadaaboelfetouh1227]

You could add half a teaspoon of salt or add a teaspoon of espresso coffee and it’s gonna balance the sweetness and make it even more rick

[@sugoiiininjadesuu7262]

now this deserves to be called hot chocolatee!

[@emilylozano4212]

Nobody: Me: weirdly dancing to the background music.

[@domidumdum4051]

I like the music and would like to know more music like this

[@ktbrunner1862]

Lol

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😂😂

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Wtf

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I tried it yesterday and my sisters fell in love with it

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Hmm.. that's so yummy..🤤

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[@victoriaparker2705]

When I went to Italy I always remember the hot chocolate. Best ever, like drinking melted chocolate. ☕

[@davidfinan4041]

Just tried this recipe was real impressed, came out great, used toll house semi sweet mini chips. I also added a dash of cayene since that pairs so well with chocolate came out great. A touch on the sweet side, since I didnt use a chocolate with a higher cocoa percentage. Thats the only change I think I would make, awesome winter, dessert or finisher for a meal.

[@pal3885]

I’m italian and I didn’t know we had a hot chocolate recipe haha! Looks good tho I’m gonna try it💕

[@thatonepersonuh]

I have made this recipe and yes, it will work with oat milk. I also made some whipped cream on the side (heavy cream, sugar and vanilla extract) and it was delicious! Although very sweet, I recommend only adding 1/2 tablespoon of sugar instead of the 1-2.

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Literally the best hot chocolate video i ever watched, so soothing and so easy

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I must say that your recipes are great and easyy!❤

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deliziosa 😊 Love from India

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Sweet and healthy drinks

[@girlinherowndreams]

I add a stick of cinnamon to it, smells heavenly

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@Grace the Ace people think that 1 gram of sugar causes diabetes

[@jsis1646]

Cinnamon in it is soooo gosh darn good

[@vesaterstena7977]

I just tried this and i absolutely loved it! I was kinda anxious for putting only 1 cup of milk but suprisingly it was more than enough,also put only 1 tbsp because the chocolate makes it sweet enough

[@TheTamago]

I substitute cornstarch with oat flour for the extra fibre and it always turns out very good !

[@briiiskiiiapicasso2636]

Looks tasty! Resembles a cup of cake batter though

[@profchaos9001]

Im Italian and i usually make it even more thick and to achieve that i stir it a little more and at higher temp to improve the thickening effect caused by the starch (normally i use potato starch but corn starch is ok too).. Other than that i use a LOT less dark chocholate. One whole tablet like that is 600 calories, i use maybe 1/4 of that, a little bit more of cocoa powder (make sure its good quality and dutch processed), the rest is pretty much the same, included the whipped cream. Some times i dip in some pan brioche... Yummmm

[@ashkhri]

@@profchaos9001 oh god how do you drink it? id eat that with a spoon no problem but *drink*?

[@SuaMaestade]

@@ashkhri we eat that. It's a dessert, not a drink. If we want to drink it, we don't add any starch.

[@doomslayerishere9077]

That’s How THICC it os

[@kiafromthemoon]

That's because it's hot chocolate not chocolate milk

[@mellowenglishgal]

I know what I’m doing this weekend! Delicious - thank you for this recipe.

[@Lorena-yv3ir]

I want one of this rn

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Stunning... I'll try In sha Allah...

[@vickers1331]

I'm just this second drinking one that I've made, and omg, it's delicious. So naughty, but so nice 😋

[@TheCookingFoodie]

😍

[@maiiwaleed9512]

i love how the video is laid back, no rush no hurry.. very soothing :) thanks!

[@barbaranaranjo7952]

I just made this and oh my my my it is good! Thank you for the recipe!!

[@fisu33]

Instead of sugar, you can add a spoon of good honey; extra : pinch of cinamon, and for the adventurous ones: a little pinch of pink pepper, it's divine ✨🍫☕! Portugal style 🇵🇹

[@nayanasajeewani6023]

I tried it for my mum's birthday and it was tasty Thanks a lot😀😙

[@rupesh7566]

What can I use if I don't have corn starch?!

[@nayanasajeewani6023]

@@rupesh7566 Sorry I don't know. Because I used corn starch.

[@rashisharma6439]

I would also like some coffee added to it.🍮

[@benedetta3168]

no

[@rashisharma6439]

@@benedetta3168Nice to hear about your preference. But I would still like some coffee in mine.

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Your recipes are so simple

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Mmm super 👍❣

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THIS TASTED SO GOOD OMG THANK YOU

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It's so beautiful, great tasty.

[@foodathome9622]

I just made this. WOW IT'S SO GOOD.. BETTER THAN THE ONE I HAD AT RESTAURANT. LOVED IT. OMG I JUST CANT STOP FINISHING IT. PLUS ITS RAINING HERE.. COMPLETELY AMAZING. Also I had topped it with milkmaid and chocolate syrup.. turns out fantastic..

[@sanawal7211]

it looks like a lot of chocolate melted in barely any milk and i would love nothing more rn tbh

[@magicgirl2831]

Well as the name suggests, it is hot chocolate

[@ivancia110]

it's still too liquidy. the best chocolate place in my city has hot chocolate that has melted chocolate and just enough milk to make it possible to drink it, and for it not to go back solid. but I even prefer to eat it with a spoon. that is THE CHOCOLATE, not some milky cocoa thing

[@KhouLita]

Tbh? Wht does that mean? Please i'm not à native

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@@KhouLita To Be Honest

[@AnkitaLeone]

Tried this at 1.30 AM. Delicious! 😍 I used only 1 lil spoon of cornstarch.. too much is gonna make the milk too thick for my liking.

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I need to try this recipe it looks delicious 💗💗💗🥰🥰

[@ehaitem]

So? was it good?

[@annarodriguez-astrobusiness]

I just made this and OMG! I'm never buying again any hot cocoa mix (which they're basically 70% sugar). I used arrowroot instead of cornstarch and nut milk and instead of normal milk. Perfect for a winter afternoon at home 😍😍😍

[@1991melek]

I would like to try this with milk chocolate😍

[@jeepercats3197]

You will need to add less sugar with milk chocolate and it will make the liquid less thick as well. Milk chocolate has more sugar and contains milk solids so it's less dense than dark chocolate. When you use dark chocolate and then add sugar, it has more depth of flavor than when you use milk chocolate and add less sugar because milk chocolate has less of the actual cocoa bean. Which then means less chocolatey flavor.

[@maryam9977]

I don't usually like dark chocolate but in cakes and stuff it's necessary because the flavour kind of dies down and milk chocolate isn't enough at times

[@emaanserghini1919]

I tried it with milk chocolate and it came out too sweet, even though I didn't add any sugar. It was very disappointing.

[@jsis1646]

@@jeepercats3197 I love how detailed the explaining was ❤️

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@@jsis1646 Thank you so much! I could talk about food all day. My main goal is to let people know why so that they can enjoy it to the fullest.

[@nayanasajeewani6023]

it seems to be tasty☺

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I like when Cooks don't talk

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You mean Women? Be upfront about it at least.

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@@LucasMartin-im5ub im not a feminist or anything, but not all chefs / cooks are female lol.

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I also

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Definitely trying it!

[@beautyalamio]

Just made this - it‘s a piece of art! A little too much chocolate for me, maybe half a bar would be enough 😉 My respect goes to Italy 🇮🇹

[@enrichettatramontano5912]

Actually here in Italy we don't use chocolate bar at all.

[@jeannetteizquierdo215]

I like the recipe it reminds me of old school hot chocolate that my moms use to make and drink they use to make it from real chocolate bars but I don't understand the cornstarch in this recipe there is no need for it I wouldn't add it to the recipe

[@cekpi7]

cornstarch thickens it, you can do it without it but i will be like hot cocoa

[@jeannetteizquierdo215]

Cekpi7 yes I’m understanding what your saying maybe 1/4 of a teaspoon will be fine any more will make it too thick

[@fortress6721]

Omg I made this and it was AMAZING 🤤 thank you so much for this recipe ❤️

[@InshasChoice]

Chocolate orange takes it up a notch

[@moni_venus]

This is similar to the beverage called atole in Mexico 😊

[@Lily-sq9yv]

monica gonzalez except for the salt, and chocolate, we use ( chocolate abuelita)❤️😊

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@@Lily-sq9yv you're right 😊😋

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@@Lily-sq9yv I'm not Mexican, um, what is Chocolate abuelita?

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sug 183 is used for a beverages called atole and champurrado. You can buy in Mexican store or Food Lion they have it.

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@@Lily-sq9yv ahhh thank you

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Très bonne recette ... Merci de nous faire partager votre savoir faire ... 😅 ✋️

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Try uploading videos without bgm It would be more satisfying 😁 like an asmr cooking

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So much satisfaction so much calme so much peace

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I swear everyone is making this in qarantine

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Exactly 👍

[@tracywalton4496]

Kool. Then add more cream and chocolate and a glug of brandy and voila you have a dreamy chocolate mousse! 😌😋🥳

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Lazy Italian hot chocolate recipe: ciobar

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whoa what a great and wonderful Italian tea, it's eyes catching

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I'm sick and i need that now😭🤦🏼‍♀️

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Get well soon

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[@thatb1h855]

this is so good😎just made it and its amazing. a bit rich, but i think if i hold back on the chocolate itll be better next time

[@eerixerudes]

Is it important to use dark chocolate or will dairy milk do it?

[@claire4285]

I assume it would work fine but probably would be overly sweet!! I would take out the sugar

[@eerixerudes]

@@claire4285 Okay thanks! 😊

[@vorasinghhutasingh1418]

Just made this recipe and found that half the cornstarch and add another table spoon of cocoa powder would be more choclaty for me taste...i did use 70% dark choc.. Thanks for this recipe...

[@finickyaman3412]

Is there anything we can use instead of cornstarch?

[@misslounge7315]

Fluor

[@nithyasreesathyanarayanan5611]

It's my first time making this, and it is so delicious! Thanks for the recipe! ❤

[@TheCookingFoodie]

❤

[@mariasantoro9682]

oh so we make it like that lol. Im Italian and I buy hot chocolate from the market

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I will make it

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at first i thought this was HowToBasic channel lol

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Tru

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This looks incredible! I'm definitely making this.

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[@GattoDormiente]

Io semplicemente metto cioccolato in polvere, 2 cucchiai di farina e dello zucchero, poi aggiungo il latte a filo

[@sportshockey5430]

This hot chocolate recipe is the best iv'e ever had & made, thank ya.

[@mirmirs]

Omg it looks like melted nutella or a whole bar of chocolate in a cup lol

[@dutyy6199]

Thanks alot! I always do it and it still amazes me ♥️

[@houdaaboumehdi9307]

So this is what they drink in chocolat

[@TheHum11]

Oh! My! Absolutely delicious 😳🥰

[@SummeRain783]

Looks sooo good but I don’t think I want to spend that much time making hot chocolate. I want it ASAP!

[@ananyad7410]

I made it twice and it's amazing!

[@mintecherri4472]

I have everything except dark chocolate and whipped cream 😭

[@eishazulfiqar904]

My sisters loved it. Thank you.

[@glamam3914]

I feel like this would just taste like a melted overly sweet chocolate bar.

[@oumsiraj9990]

Bonne recette merci beaucoup chef

[@digitalmoodboard]

can’t wait to try this

[@ririwd8739]

Its so easy. Thank you very much

[@lisatiptoes]

This is real drinking chocolate. How hot chocolate is supposed to be. Not the watered down stuff we've become accustomed to. I need to make this!

[@josefabezerra1502]

Divino

[@marwaben7497]

Facile à faire bravo

[@glamsky3257]

Oohh.. it's perfect with crunchy churros 😍

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Oh yeah 😍

[@priyamvadaprachod]

this is the best recipe i have ever tried in the first try i always fail but this one i didnt and i recommend to everyone please try it!!!!!!!

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WoW so cool👍🏿👍🏿

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Incredible