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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.
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 559 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
French
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 Information
Calories
559kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
47g
(72%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
66mg
(3%)
Potassium
247mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
1083IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
194mg
(19%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 559
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 559kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 1083IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 194mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.