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French Hot Chocolate

French hot chocolate is thick, rich, and intensely chocolatey. Made with real dark chocolate and whole milk, this cozy drink feels like sipping melted chocolate.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 People
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: French
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 to 4 oz dark chocolate 60 to 70 percent cacao finely chopped
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream optional
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar optional to taste
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Optional Ingredients
  • Lightly whipped cream
  • Sea salt flakes
  • Chocolate shavings

Method
 

  1. Heat the whole milk in a small saucepan over low to medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
  2. Add the chopped dark chocolate and whisk gently until fully melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream if using to increase thickness.
  4. Add a pinch of salt and taste before adding any sugar.
  5. Whisk continuously for 3 to 5 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and pour into small cups.
  7. Top with whipped cream or sea salt flakes if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Use high quality chocolate bars instead of chocolate chips for the smoothest texture.
Do not boil the milk to avoid scorching or graininess.
Serve in small portions as this drink is very rich.