French Hot Chocolate
The ultimate French hot chocolate—rich, velvety, and decadently thick, just like the ones served in Parisian cafés. Made with 3 simple ingredients including bittersweet chocolate, this luxurious drink is the perfect treat for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2-3 teaspoon brown sugar see note 1
- Pinch sea salt
- 100 g (3.5oz) dark chocolate bar (min 70% cocoa) finely chopped
- Whipped cream for serving
Optional Add-ins
- Pinch nutmeg grated
- Cinnamon powder
- Vanilla extract
- Espresso shot
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine milk, cream, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until small bubbles form around the edges. Do not let the milk boil.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add finely chopped chocolate to the pan and whisk continuously until the chocolate is fully melted.
- Continue whisking on low heat until the mixture thickens slightly, ensuring no skin forms on top.
- Pour the hot chocolate into a mug, top with a dollop of whipped cream, and enjoy while hot!
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Notes
- Adjust the sugar to your liking, feel free to even skip it if you prefer the pure dark chocolate taste.
- Feel free to add optional flavor enhancers like vanilla extract, a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or a shot of espresso to customize your French hot chocolate.
- The more you heat and whisk, the richer the hot chocolate will get. And if you keep heating it will end up like a ganache, so make sure you stop whisking once the chocolate mixture gets smooth, glossy and coats the back of a spoon. If it becomes too thick, you can gently whisk in a bit more milk or cream to achieve the desired consistency.
- This drink is thicker than your typical hot chocolate. It makes 2 really indulgent cups or 4 small ones.
Nutrition
Calories: 559kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 9gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 29gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 66mgPotassium: 247mgFiber: 5gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 1083IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 194mgIron: 0.1mg
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