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A close up of a mug of Parisian hot chocolate with a vanilla marshmallow on top and chocolate shavings
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5 from 3 votes

French Hot Chocolate

French hot chocolate is fantastically luxurious, smooth, creamy, and decadent!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Drink
Cuisine: French
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 452kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

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