Creamy French Hot Chocolate
A rich and creamy French-style hot chocolate made with real dark chocolate, whole milk, and a touch of brown sugar, perfect for cozy winter moments or elegant entertaining.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 240 ml whole milk (or barista-style oat/coconut milk)
- 115 g dark chocolate, 70% cocoa (roughly 4 oz), finely chopped
- 2 tsp brown sugar, to taste (optional)
- Heavy or thickened cream, whipped, for topping
Instructions
- Finely chop the dark chocolate and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until steamy but not boiling.
- Remove the pan from heat and add the chopped chocolate.
- Stir continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add brown sugar to taste and stir to combine.
- Pour into two small mugs and top with a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for best flavor.
- Do not boil the milk to avoid curdling or splitting.
- For a mocha twist, add 1 tsp espresso powder while heating the milk.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently over low heat.
- Can be made dairy-free using barista oat or coconut milk and vegan chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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