French Hot Chocolate
Calories: 4
Adjust Servings Here: 12 servings
Description
Rich and creamy French hot chocolate made with dark chocolate, cocoa powder, whole milk, and cream. A little cornstarch gives this chocolat chaud a smooth, velvety texture that's thicker than regular hot cocoa but still easy to drink.
Ingredients
- 240 ml (1 cup) Whole milk
- 120 ml (½ cup) Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar or honey
- 2 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 oz Dark or semisweet chocolate finely chopped
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- ⅛ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients – In a small saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add a few tablespoons of the milk and whisk until smooth.2 tbsp Brown sugar or honey, 2 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder, ⅛ tsp Salt, 1 tsp Cornstarch
- Add milk and cream – Gradually whisk in the remaining milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until hot.240 ml Whole milk, 120 ml Heavy cream
- Add chocolate – Add the chopped chocolate and stir until completely melted and the mixture is smooth.1 oz Dark or semisweet chocolate
- Simmer – Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
- Finish – Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour into small cups and serve hot. Top with whipped cream or grated chocolate, if desired.1 tsp Vanilla extract
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