Rich and Velvety Authentic French Hot Chocolate (Chocolat Chaud)
Make a truly decadent, cafe-style French hot chocolate that is thick, creamy, and intensely chocolatey using high-quality dark chocolate.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces high-quality dark chocolate (70% cacao minimum), finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the milk and heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until small bubbles form around the edges, but do not let it boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the finely chopped dark chocolate to the warm milk mixture.
- Let the chocolate sit for one minute to soften, then whisk gently until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Return the saucepan to low heat. Whisk in the sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Continue to heat gently for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking constantly, until the chocolate thickens slightly to a velvety consistency. Do not boil.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs immediately.
Notes
- Use chocolate with at least 70% cacao for the authentic, intense flavor.
- For an extra thick texture, you can whisk in 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of cold milk before heating.
- Serve with whipped cream or a dusting of cocoa powder if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 100
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