Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort drink with this rich and creamy French Hot Chocolate. Made with high-quality dark chocolate and velvety whole milk, each sip transports you to a cozy Parisian café. This delightful beverage is perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, and can be easily customized with your favorite toppings. Treat yourself or impress guests with this luxurious yet simple recipe that promises warmth and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa), chopped
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Heat 2 cups of whole milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until steaming, but do not boil.
- Reduce heat to low, add 4 oz chopped dark chocolate, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, and 2 tbsp sugar. Stir continuously until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and top generously with whipped cream. Optionally sprinkle cocoa powder or shaved chocolate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg