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Homemade French Hot Chocolate

Indulge in the rich, velvety experience of Homemade French Hot Chocolate, crafted from high-quality dark chocolate, milk, and cream for a luxurious treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingrédients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, chopped Choose chocolate with at least 60% cocoa
  • 2 tablespoons sugar Optional, adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • to taste Whipped cream or marshmallows Optional toppings

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather all ingredients, ensuring you have high-quality dark chocolate.

Cooking

  • In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk and heavy cream over medium heat, stirring gently until just simmering (5-7 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and add chopped dark chocolate, whisking until melted and smooth.
  • If desired, add sugar to taste and stir well.
  • Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows.

Serving

  • Serve hot and enjoy immediately. Consider additional toppings like chocolate shavings or a sprinkle of sea salt.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute almond milk and coconut milk for whole milk and heavy cream. You can also skip or substitute sugar with stevia or agave syrup if desired.
Keyword Chocolate Drink, comfort drink, French hot chocolate, homemade hot chocolate, hot chocolate