Authentic French Chocolat Chaud
Indulge in the luxury of *Authentic French Chocolat Chaud*, a rich and velvety hot chocolate that will transport you to the charming cafés of Paris. Made with whole milk, heavy cream, and high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or more), this classic French recipe is the epitome of comfort. A dash of vanilla and a pinch of salt enhance the chocolate's depth, while a touch of sugar provides the perfect balance of sweetness. In just 15 minutes, you can create this decadent treat, perfect for cozy mornings or elegant dessert pairings. Serve it steaming hot in small cups, and for an added flourish, top it with whipped cream or chocolate shavings. Whether you're satisfying a sweet tooth or impressing guests, this traditional French hot chocolate recipe will delight every palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 4 oz Dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Finely chop the dark chocolate and set it aside.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and warm the milk mixture until it starts to steam, stirring occasionally to prevent it from scorching.
Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped dark chocolate to the saucepan.
Whisk the mixture continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
Stir in the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, and continue to whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Taste the chocolat chaud and adjust the sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar to your preference.
Once desired sweetness is achieved, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Pour the chocolat chaud into serving cups and serve immediately.
For an extra touch of luxury, top with a dollop of whipped cream or shave some additional dark chocolate over the top before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.9 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.9 g | 304% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 179 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 388 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.9 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 683 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 1547 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
