Description
Silky Parisian hot chocolate whispers luxurious comfort from French cafés, melting rich dark chocolate into smooth cream. Warm mugs invite winter’s embrace, promising delightful moments of pure indulgence that transport you directly to charming Parisian streets.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) sugar (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Gently warm the milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat, watching for steam to rise and ensuring constant, gentle stirring.
- Gradually introduce dark chocolate pieces into the warm liquid, continuously whisking until the chocolate fully integrates and creates a silky, uniform texture.
- Evaluate the sweetness and incorporate sugar if needed, stirring thoroughly to ensure complete dissolution.
- Remove the saucepan from heat source and introduce vanilla extract, blending smoothly to enhance the chocolate’s depth.
- Transfer the luxurious mixture into elegant serving mugs, allowing the rich aroma to unfold.
- Crown the hot chocolate with a delicate layer of whipped cream, transforming the beverage into a decadent Parisian-style treat.
- Delicately sprinkle cocoa powder across the cream’s surface, creating an artistic finish that elevates the visual and gustatory experience.
Notes
- Choose high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for a rich, intense flavor that elevates the entire hot chocolate experience.
- Avoid boiling the milk and cream mixture, as overheating can cause a burnt taste and separate the dairy components, resulting in a less smooth texture.
- Customize the sweetness by experimenting with different sugars like brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup for unique depth and complexity.
- Transform this classic recipe into a dairy-free version by substituting milk and cream with almond, oat, or coconut milk, which adds a subtle nutty undertone to the drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 556
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 108 mg