Description
Experience the ultimate indulgence with this Decadent Paris Hot Chocolate. This recipe delivers a rich, creamy, and intensely chocolatey drink, reminiscent of classic French patisserie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, chocolate shavings, cinnamon stick
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it just begins to simmer. Do not boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the finely chopped bittersweet chocolate.
- Let the chocolate sit for 1-2 minutes to soften, then whisk until completely smooth and melted.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs.
- Top with your desired toppings, such as whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For an even richer flavor, use a higher quality bittersweet chocolate (70% cacao or higher).
- Adjust the sugar to your taste.
- You can use a blend of milk and heavy cream for an extra luxurious texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg