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Two cups of French hot chocolate served with marshmallows and croissants on a café table
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Authentic French Hot Chocolate

A rich, thick, and velvety Parisian-style hot chocolate made with high-quality bittersweet chocolate, whole milk, and a touch of heavy cream.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Course: Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 120 g 4.2 oz bittersweet chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
  • 350 ml 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 60 ml 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon powdered sugar optional
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream Chantilly for serving

Method
 

  1. Finely chop the bittersweet chocolate using a serrated knife for even melting.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk and heavy cream over medium heat until simmering.
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in the chopped chocolate and sea salt until fully submerged.
  4. Return to low heat and whisk constantly for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Pour into small cups and top with a dollop of whipped cream.
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