Drink
•French-Style Thick Hot Chocolate
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 people
Level
easy
Rating
(1)
French-Style Thick Hot Chocolate
Inspired by the luxurious 'chocolat chaud' served in Parisian cafes, this recipe prioritizes richness and texture over sweetness. By using real high-quality dark chocolate and heavy cream instead of cocoa powder, you create a velvety, drinkable ganache that is perfect for a cold winter day.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
6 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa), finely chopped
1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, depending on chocolate sweetness)
1 pinch sea salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Fresh whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the dark chocolate bars using a serrated knife to ensure they melt evenly.
- 2
In a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and the pinch of sea salt.
- 3
Heat the milk mixture until it is steaming and small bubbles appear around the edges, but do not let it come to a rolling boil.
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately add the chopped chocolate.
- 5
Let the chocolate sit in the hot liquid for 30 seconds, then whisk vigorously until the mixture is completely smooth and glossy.
- 6
Return the pan to low heat and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the hot chocolate thickens slightly.
- 7
Stir in the vanilla extract just before turning off the heat.
- 8
Pour into small warmed mugs and top with a generous dollop of fresh whipped cream before serving.
