Description
Sip away the winter blues with some luxurious Parisian hot chocolate. It’s richer and thicker than typical hot chocolate. But easy to make!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole milk
- 5 ounces chopped high-quality dark chocolate (70 percent cocoa or more)
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- A pinch of flaky sea salt
- Toppings: fresh whipped cream, marshmallows, grated chocolate, crushed candy canes
Instructions
- ADD MILK AND CHOCOLATE TO SAUCEPAN: Add the milk and chocolate to a medium-sized saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, frequently stirring, until the milk is warm and the chocolate is fully melted.
- SWEETEN TO TASTE: Taste, and add a teaspoon or two of sugar if desired. Stir in a pinch of sea salt.
- SERVE & ENJOY: Pour into individual mugs, and top with a dollop of fresh whipped cream. Traditional Parisian hot chocolate doesn’t have additional toppings, but you should feel free to add any or all of yours! And enjoy!
Notes
DON’T BOIL THE MILK: When heating the milk, keep an eye on it. You want to warm it slowly, while frequently stirring, to allow the chocolate to melt. But you don’t want to boil it.
RE-HEATING: You can make the hot chocolate ahead of time. Cool it to room temperature and then store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. When ready to drink, just slowly reheat the mixture over low heat.
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM: Whip 1 cup cold heavy cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract for 3-4 minutes until medium peaks form.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: french