French Hot Chocolate

Y’all I drank my weight in French Hot Chocolate when I went to Paris. It soothes my souI for reals so you know I had to make a copycat at home. My version is super creamy and smooth because I use a mix of heavy cream, milk and real chocolate. And just warning you, that chocolate flavor is intense. I have nothing against Swiss Miss but if you’ve got the time, get at this boos.

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A close up of a mug of Parisian hot chocolate with a vanilla marshmallow on top and chocolate shavings

How to Make French Hot Chocolate

A decadent chocolate along with cream and ingredients to make french hot cocoa

Step 1: Add roughly chopped chocolate and water to a small pot on low heat and stir until chocolate melts and is completely smooth. Stir in sugar and salt over low heat. Continue to heat and stir for about 4 minutes or until it is pretty thick then remove from heat and allow to cool.

Thickened chocolate ganache with some scooped out to serve in mugs

Step 2: Fold the chocolate into whipped cream and set in the refrigerator.

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Cream being poured into a glass mug to serve

Step 3: When ready to serve, add two heaping tablespoons of chocolate cream mixture to a mug then fill with hot milk.

A close up of a mug of Parisian hot chocolate with a vanilla marshmallow on top and chocolate shavings

French Hot Chocolate Recipe

French hot chocolate is fantastically luxurious, smooth, creamy, and decadent!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Drink
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 oz unsweetened chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream whipped to stiff peaks
  • 6 cups whole milk hot

Instructions

  • Add chocolate and water to a small pot on low heat and stir until chocolate melts and is completely smooth.
  • Stir in sugar and salt over low heat. Continue to heat and stir for about 4 minutes or until it is pretty thick then remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Fold the chocolate into whipped cream and set in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, add two heaping tablespoons of chocolate cream mixture to a mug then fill with hot milk.

Notes

Store the leftover French hot chocolate in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, use a microwave or a saucepan on low heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 621mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 687IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 343mg | Iron: 5mg
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Comments

  1. Ms. Jocelyn Adams,
    Thank you so very much for sharing this recipe. I have a question I’m hoping you can answer. You mentioned being able to refrigerate in an airtight container up to five days. Have you ever tried freezing it in large ice cube trays to bag and have on hand for later? Thank you.

    1. Thank you Ms. Monica for making my recipe. I have not tired freezing it, but don’t see why you couldn’t! If you try it let me know how it turns out.

  2. Your presentation is beautiful and tempting! One idea I have is to use seasonal Peeps for a little fun. Peeps now come in ghost, candy cane, and pumpkin shapes!

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