Sanguinaccio Dolce Napoletano

pork blood

💰Cheaper: beet juice

Beet juice provides a similar color and is more accessible.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cocoa powder reduces sugar while maintaining chocolate flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories while water is a cost-effective substitute.

In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cocoa powder, dark chocolate, corn starch, salt, vanillin, and cinnamon.

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and becomes smooth.

Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and fully incorporated.

If using, fold in the mixed candied fruit.

Serve the Sanguinaccio warm or at room temperature, traditionally paired with Chiacchiere.

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