The Ultimate French Hot Chocolate: A Decadent Guide to Parisian Drinking Chocolate
This thick, rich, and velvety French Hot Chocolate is inspired by the famous drinking chocolate of Paris. Made with 70 percent dark chocolate and heavy cream for an ultra-decadent experience.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (at least 70 percent, chopped)
Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and espresso powder.
2. Heat until small bubbles appear around the edges, but do not allow the mixture to boil.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped chocolate until melted.
4. Return to low heat if needed for the chocolate to melt completely.
5. Serve warm, topped with a generous amount of whipped cream.
Notes
Use high-quality bar chocolate (like Guittard or Ghirardelli) instead of chocolate chips for the smoothest texture.
Store leftovers in a glass jar in the fridge and reheat gently on the stove.
For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 43mg
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