Description
Indulge in the rich and velvety goodness of Chocolat Chaud, a decadent French hot chocolate that will warm you up from the inside out. This luxurious beverage is perfect for cozy evenings or as a special treat during the colder months.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat the liquids: In a saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is steaming but not boiling.
- Add the chocolate: Remove the pan from the heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for a minute to soften.
- Whisk it together: Whisk the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and the hot chocolate is smooth.
- Sweeten and flavor: Stir in the sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra indulgent treat, you can top your Chocolat Chaud with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less sugar.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate for variations in flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
