Description
Rich French hot chocolate delights chocolate enthusiasts with its intense, silky texture. Smooth Paris café-style drinking chocolate promises pure indulgence for winter comfort seekers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups (296 ml) whole milk
- ¼ cup (59 ml) heavy cream
- 4 oz (113 g) dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp instant coffee or espresso
- sugar to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Warm Liquid Base: Gently heat milk and cream in a saucepan over low temperature, creating a smooth foundation for the rich hot chocolate.
- Chocolate Integration: Whisk chopped dark chocolate into the warming liquid, ensuring complete dissolution and a silky-smooth texture.
- Flavor Enhancement: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and espresso, blending the aromatic components to create depth and complexity.
- Sweetness Calibration: Taste and adjust sugar levels incrementally, fine-tuning the flavor profile to achieve the perfect balance of sweetness.
- Presentation and Garnish: Pour the luxurious chocolate into a delicate cup, optionally topping with a cloud-like layer of whipped cream to elevate the sensory experience.
- Indulgent Enjoyment: Serve immediately, savoring the intense chocolate notes and velvety consistency that capture the essence of traditional French hot chocolate.
Notes
- Choose Premium Chocolate: Select high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content for authentic, rich flavor depth.
- Whisk Wisely: Continuously stir chocolate into milk to prevent scorching and ensure ultra-smooth, luxurious texture.
- Temperature Matters: Maintain low, gentle heat to prevent milk from boiling and preserve delicate chocolate characteristics.
- Customize Sweetness: Taste and adjust sugar gradually, understanding that premium dark chocolate brings natural complexity to the drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg