Description
Rich, velvety French hot chocolate beckons with its luxurious depth and silky texture. Parisian cafés inspire this indulgent sipping experience, where premium dark chocolate melts into warm cream, creating pure winter comfort for chocolate enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 ¼ cups (296 milliliters) whole milk
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) heavy cream
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon instant coffee or espresso
- Sugar to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Gently warm milk and cream in a saucepan over low temperature, creating a silky liquid base for the decadent beverage.
- Introduce chopped dark chocolate into the warming liquid, whisking continuously to ensure smooth integration and complete chocolate dissolution.
- Remove saucepan from heat source and incorporate vanilla extract and espresso, stirring until the aromatic components blend seamlessly into the mixture.
- Evaluate the chocolate’s sweetness and delicately adjust by adding sugar, tasting incrementally to achieve the perfect flavor profile.
- Transfer the luxurious liquid into a delicate cup, allowing the rich, velvety texture to showcase the hot chocolate’s elegant French origins.
- Optional: Crown the beverage with a billowing layer of whipped cream, enhancing the indulgent sensory experience.
- Savor immediately, relishing the intense chocolate notes and creamy consistency that exemplify traditional Parisian hot chocolate craftsmanship.
Notes
- Elevate your hot chocolate experience with this luxurious French-style Chocolat Chaud that transforms an ordinary drink into a decadent dessert.
- Melt dark chocolate slowly over low heat to ensure a silky-smooth texture without scorching the delicate mixture of milk and cream.
- Enhance the depth of flavor by adding a hint of instant coffee or espresso, which intensifies the chocolate’s richness without overpowering the drink.
- Customize sweetness by gradually adding sugar and tasting, allowing you to control the final flavor profile perfectly.
- Serve immediately in small cups to maintain optimal temperature and preserve the luxurious, velvety consistency of this indulgent beverage.
- Pair with delicate pastries or enjoy as a standalone treat that captures the essence of Parisian café culture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg