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Homemade French hot chocolate served in a cozy setting

French Style Hot Chocolate

A cozy and indulgent French Style Hot Chocolate topped with airy meringue, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Hot Chocolate
  • 2 cups Milk (Whole or dairy-free option like almond or oat milk) Choose your preferred type of milk.
  • 1/4 cup High-Quality Cocoa Powder Use high-quality cocoa for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Superfine Sugar For sweetening the hot chocolate.
For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites Must be at room temperature for better volume.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Helps stabilize the egg whites.
  • 1/2 cup Superfine Sugar For sweetening the meringue.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract.
  • 1 teaspoon Citrus Zest Lemon or orange zest for flavor.
  • 1 splash Liqueur Such as Frangelico (optional).

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
  2. In a bowl, mix the cocoa powder and 1/4 cup of superfine sugar. Gradually stir this mixture into the hot milk, whisking continuously until well blended.
Meringue Preparation
  1. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a mixer. Add cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
  2. Gradually add 1/2 cup of superfine sugar while beating the egg whites. Keep mixing until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold in the vanilla extract, citrus zest, and a dash of liqueur into the meringue mixture.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top each with a generous dollop of the meringue.
  2. Use a kitchen torch to lightly toast the meringue for a beautiful finish, or place it under the broiler for a few moments to achieve a golden color.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 80mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35g

Notes

Serve in warm, festive mugs. Sprinkle cocoa powder or chocolate shavings on top for extra flavor. If storing leftovers, keep the meringue topping separate as it will lose fluffiness.

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