French Style Hot Chocolate
Indulge in the luxurious decadence of French Style Hot Chocolate, a rich and velvety treat that’s worlds apart from your everyday cocoa. Made with finely chopped dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), creamy whole milk, and a touch of heavy cream, this recipe creates a thick, silky drink that feels like dessert in a mug. Optional additions like vanilla extract and sugar enhance the deep chocolate flavor, while a garnish of whipped cream and chocolate shavings takes it over the top. Perfect for cozy evenings or an elegant after-dinner treat, this easy-to-make, café-style hot chocolate brings Parisian charm straight to your kitchen in just 15 minutes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 500 milliliters whole milk
- 100 milliliters heavy cream
- 15 grams granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 serving whipped cream (optional for garnish)
- 1 serving dark chocolate shavings (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Chop the dark chocolate finely and set it aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium-low heat until the mixture is warm but not boiling. Stir occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on the surface.
Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped dark chocolate to the saucepan. Whisk continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Taste the hot chocolate and add granulated sugar if desired. Stir until fully dissolved. You can also mix in the vanilla extract at this point if you're using it.
Continue to cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes, whisking gently, until the hot chocolate thickens slightly and reaches your desired consistency.
Remove from heat and pour the hot chocolate into two mugs.
Optional: Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy the decadent French-style hot chocolate!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1998 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.1 g | 182% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.3 g | 416% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 177 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 276 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.2 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 91.3 g | ||
| Protein | 33.3 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 795 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 24.1 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 2240 mg | 48% | |
*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.
