Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy experience of French Hot Chocolate, a luxurious treat that captures the essence of Parisian cafes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream over medium heat.
- Once the mixture is warm, add the chopped dark chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
- If desired, add sugar to taste, along with vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Continue to heat until the hot chocolate is steaming, but do not let it boil.
- Pour into mugs and serve immediately, optionally topped with whipped cream or marshmallows.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use higher quality chocolate.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger servings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg