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Delicious French hot chocolate topped with whipped cream in a cozy setting.

French Hot Chocolate

A rich and creamy hot chocolate made with high-quality dark chocolate, perfect for warming up on cold days and sharing with friends and family.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the hot chocolate
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, chopped Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons sugar Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Whipped cream (for topping) Optional, for serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
  2. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in the sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Serve hot, topped with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28g

Notes

For even richer flavor, use a mix of dark and milk chocolate. Stir the chocolate well after adding it to avoid lumps. Add peppermint extract or cinnamon for variations.

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