French hot chocolate, Parisian style, is more than just a warming drink, it’s a luxurious experience. All you have to do is heat a rich, creamy base and melt high-quality chocolate into it. The taste is like sipping a slowly melting iced chocolate ball – Delicious, rich, and so warming that you’ll want to eat it again and again.
Ingredients
Yields: 2 Large Mugs
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, sifted
- 8 ounces 60% bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Optional toppings – Homemade whipped cream, marshmallows, or chocolate curls
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Take a medium-sized pot and whisk together the whole milk, full-fat milk, heavy cream, and powdered sugar. Put it on medium-high heat until small bubbles start to appear around the edges. Don’t let it boil.
Step 2: Take the pan off the heat and add the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and vanilla extract. Leave it without stirring for 2 minutes to let the chocolate soften.
Step 3: Stir the mixture vigorously until it turns into a rich dark chocolate color. Let it sit for a few minutes, about 5min, to thicken up – Tip: If the chocolate doesn’t melt, put the pan back on low heat and stir until smooth.
Step 4: Pour the hot chocolate into cups. Generously top it with whipped cream, homemade marshmallows, or grated chocolate.
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe
You’ll fall in love with this french hot chocolate because it brings the experience of a French café into your home. You can enjoy it with a butter croissant – The texture is creamy and rich enough that a small cup will satisfy you, and the dark chocolate flavor is rich without being overly sweet.
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French Hot Chocolate
Enjoy this rich, hot French drink, Parisian style. Made with real dark chocolate and heavy cream, it has a truffle-like flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, sifted
- 8 ounces 60% bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Toppings (optional)
- Homemade whipped cream
- homemade marshmallows
- chocolate curls
Instructions
- Take a medium-sized pot and whisk together the whole milk, full-fat milk, heavy cream, and powdered sugar. Put it on medium-high heat until small bubbles start to appear around the edges. Don’t let it boil.
- Take the pan off the heat and add the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and vanilla extract. Leave it without stirring for 2 minutes to let the chocolate soften.
- Stir the mixture vigorously until it turns into a rich dark chocolate color. Let it sit for 5 minutes minutes, to thicken up – Tip: If the chocolate doesn’t melt, put the pan back on low heat and stir until smooth.
- Pour the hot chocolate into cups. Generously top it with whipped cream, homemade marshmallows, or grated chocolate.
Notes
- Storage – Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat it gently on the stove over low heat, stirring constantly to restore its consistency.
Nutrition Information
Yield
2Serving Size
1Amount Per ServingCalories 925Total Fat 88gSaturated Fat 54gUnsaturated Fat 33gCholesterol 90mgSodium 123mgCarbohydrates 50gFiber 19gSugar 20gProtein 24g
Just a heads up—the calorie count and nutritional info here are just estimates! The actual numbers might vary a bit depending on the brands and ingredients you use.