Description
French Hot Chocolate is a decadent beverage that transforms simple ingredients into an indulgent experience. With its rich, velvety texture and deep chocolate flavor, this drink is perfect for cozy evenings or special occasions. In just a few minutes, you can whip up this delightful beverage and savor every comforting sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole milk
- 4 oz high-quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces.
- In a medium saucepan, gently heat the whole milk over medium heat until steaming, but do not boil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar.
- Once the milk is steaming, reduce the heat and slowly add the chopped chocolate, stirring continuously until melted.
- Stir in the cocoa mixture and vanilla extract until well combined and silky.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg