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French Hot Chocolate

The most decadent dark hot chocolate recipe that tastes just like the French hot chocolate found in Paris cafés. Intense, rich, and absolute heaven for any chocolate lover. Recipe based off of the famous Café Angelina in Paris.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 2 large, intense cups or 4 smaller ones
Calories: 290 kcal
Course: Dessert , Drinks
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon espresso powder optional, but delicious for intensifying chocolate flavor
  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate at least 70%, chopped*
  • Giant bowl of whipped cream for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and espresso powder until small bubbles appear around the edges. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
  2. Remove from saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped chocolate until melted, returning the sauce to low heat if needed for the chocolate to melt completely. Serve warm, topped with lots of whipped cream.

Notes

  • *Choose the best quality chocolate you can, as the flavor really carries the drink. I love Guittard for a splurge, Ghirardelli, or Godiva, but the Trader Joe's Pound Plus 72% bar is quite good too. I do not recommend chocolate chips, as they contain stabilizers and do not melt as well.
  • Leftover French hot chocolate can be cooled to room temperature, then refrigerated in an airtight container (empty mason or jam jars work particularly well). Reheat gently the in the microwave or in a saucepan over low heat.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 4), without additional whipped cream Calories 290kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 75mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2large, intense cups or 4 smaller ones

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 4), without additional whipped cream
Calories 290kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 75mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 17g 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.