French Hot Chocolate
Original Recipe
Notes
A high-quality chocolate bar is best for this recipe. Avoid chocolate chips, which often contain extra ingredients that will make the drink less intense. Also, after chopping the chocolate, save the leftover pieces and shavings to garnish the finished beverage. Want to make this drink dairy-free? Simply swap the whole milk for your favorite (unflavored) plant-based milk and use dairy-free whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk (or plant-based milk)
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60% or 70%), finely chopped
1 to 3 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
1/8 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
Pinch of sea salt
Whipped cream, for topping
Chocolate shavings, for topping
Directions
- In a small skillet over medium-low heat, warm the milk. Avoid bringing it a boil.
- Add the chopped chocolate and whisk until melted.
- Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until thick.
- Whisk in the brown sugar, salt, and espresso powder.
- If the hot chocolate is too thick for your liking, add a bit of milk.
- Pour into small cups and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
- Enjoy!
Information
- Category
- Drinks, Hot Drinks
- Cuisine
- French
- Yield
- 2 drinks
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 8 minutes
- Total Time
- 12 minutes, 59 seconds