This had been planned to be Hot Cocoa Gelato, but once I tasted the product and felt the texture on my tongue, I realized what I'd made. This is exactly the same as the chocolate Italian ices from the corner pizziaria of my youth. So my failure was a success; there's no bad data, right?
You will need:
1. 1/4 cup cocoa powder
2. 1/2 cup sugar
3. 1/3 cup boiling water
4. Pinch salt
5. 4 cups whole milk
Mix the cocoa, sugar, and salt in a sauceman, then add boiling water and whisk until combined. Heat saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it begins to boil. Add the milk and continue to whisk until hot. I have a gelato maker with a built-in refrigeration unit, so I added the hot mixture and turned it on. If you don't, I'd suggest refrigerating the mixture overnight and then skim off the top and add to your ice cream maker. Incidentally, chilled hot cocoa is delicious.
