French Hot Chocolate
Transform simple whole milk, heavy cream, and bittersweet chocolate into a irresistible french beverage. Whole milk becomes delightfully crispy and incredibly flavorful. The kind of dish that brings restaurant-quality taste and smiles to your table.
Time Breakdown
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 2 cupswhole milk
- 1/2 cupheavy cream
- 6 ouncesbittersweet chocolatechopped fine
- 2 tablespoonsgranulated sugar
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 1 pinchsea salt
- 1/2 cupwhipped creamfor serving
- 1 ouncedark chocolateshaved, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Heat milk and cream in saucepan over medium-low heat.
4min - 2
Add chopped chocolate and sugar.
1min - 3
Whisk constantly until chocolate melts completely.
3min - 4
Continue whisking until mixture is smooth and hot.
2min - 5
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and salt.
1min - 6
Whisk vigorously for 30 seconds until frothy.
1min - 7
Pour into warmed mugs immediately.
1min - 8
Top with dollop of whipped cream.
1min - 9
Garnish with shaved chocolate.
1min - 10
Serve immediately while hot.
1min
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