French Style Hot Chocolate
This is not the standard, watery hot chocolate made from a packet. French chocolat chaud is thick, rich, and has an intense chocolate flavor. It's made by melting a large amount of high-quality dark chocolate directly into whole milk, which results in a drink that is almost like a pudding in consistency.
Ingredients
Ingredients (~4 large servings)
- 4 cups whole milk
- 14 oz bittersweet chocolate at least 70% cacao, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- A pinch of salt
- Unsweetened whipped cream optional, for serving
Instructions
- Heat milk in medium saucepan over medium-high heat until steaming and just reaching boil.
- Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate. Let sit 1 minute.
- Whisk chocolate until completely melted and smooth.
- Return to low heat. Add brown sugar and salt.
- Whisk 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Pour into cups and top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use a whisk for best texture and even melting.
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