Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety experience of homemade French hot chocolate, a delightful beverage that warms both heart and soul. This luxurious drink combines high-quality dark chocolate with creamy whole milk and a touch of heavy cream, creating a comforting treat perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings. With its customizable sweetness and optional toppings, each sip transports you to a charming Parisian café. Elevate your winter nights with this simple yet sophisticated recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (minimum 60% cocoa)
- 3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine whole milk and heavy cream. Stir gently until steaming but do not boil.
- Add chopped dark chocolate to the mixture, stirring continuously until fully melted and smooth.
- Gradually add sugar to reach your desired sweetness, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour into mugs and garnish with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg