French Hot Chocolate
This decadent French hot chocolate is what other hot chocolate recipes aspire to be. It's rich and creamy, with a deep chocolate flavor you'll LOVE!
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For The French Hot Chocolate
- 6 ounces Good-Quality Dark Chocolate or Bittersweet Chocolate, chopped (60-70% chocolate!)
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
- 1 ½ cups Whole Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar (15 grams)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For Serving
- Whipped Cream
- Chocolate Shavings or Chopped Chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Chop Chocolate. To start, finely chop the chocolate into very small pieces. The smaller you chop the chocolate, the easier it will melt!
- Combine Cream Mixture. In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and powdered sugar. Heat over medium-high heat until it's steaming, but not yet simmering or boiling.
- Melt Chocolate. When the cream mixture is steaming, stir in the chopped chocolate and stir over medium heat or medium-low heat to melt. A whisk is a great option here!
- Adjust The Texture, If Needed. If your chocolate isn't melting perfectly smoothly, an immersion blender or even a milk frother can help. It usually only takes 1-2 pulses to immediately make the mixture smoother!
- Finish With Vanilla. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Serve & Store. Enjoy hot with dollops of whipped cream and grated chocolate, as desired. Cool leftover French hot chocolate and store in a jar or an airtight container in the fridge 3-4 days. Reheat on the stove over medium-low heat, or in the microwave in 15-20 second intervals until heated through.
Notes
- Serve Small Portions! This velvety French hot chocolate recipe is rich and thick, so you'll want to serve small portions, rather than large mugs. I recommend small cappuccino cups or small tea cups for best results!
- Use The Best Chocolate That Fits Your Budget! Most good quality chocolate bars are made without too many additives or extras that can prevent it from melting well. We've had good luck with Guittard, Ghirardelli, and Lindt brands! (Stay away from candy bars or cheap chocolate chips, for best results!)
- Extras To Try. It's not *strictly* necessary, but I do love to add a tiny pinch of salt along with the vanilla. It enhances the flavor beautifully! Or, you can add a splash of amaretto or almond extract, a tiny pinch of cinnamon, or a little pinch of espresso powder.
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sweetsandthankyou.com/french-hot-chocolate/