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French hot chocolate being poured into a coffee cup with croissants and cream on a marble table.
Christine Miller

French Hot Chocolate Recipe (Parisian Drinking Chocolate)

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This Parisian-style drink is not your typical hot chocolate. Parisian hot chocolate is guaranteed to excite the chocolate lover in your life!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 450.4
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Hot Chocolate
  • 8 oz. real dark chocolate at least 60% cocoa
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1½ cup milk whole milk for the best results
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla paste
Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla paste

Equipment

  • 1 4-quart medium saucepan
  • 1 Rubber Spatula
  • 1 Measuring Spoon Set
  • 1 Measuring cup set
  • 1 Kitchen Scale
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 wire whisk

Method
 

  1. Over medium heat warm the milk, heavy cream, vanilla paste, sea salt, and sugar.
  2. Once the mixture begins to simmer and the sugar has dissolved, lower the heat and add the chocolate chips or chocolate pieces.
  3. Stir to prevent sticking, when the chocolate is melted remove the pan from the heat and continue stirring until its completely smooth.
  4. In a large bowl combine the 1 cup measurement of heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla paste and using a whisk whip until soft peaks form.
  5. To serve pour the warm chocolate into large mugs and scoop the fresh whipped cream on top and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 450.4kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5.5gFat: 35.2gSaturated Fat: 22.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8.8gCholesterol: 111.8mgSodium: 349.9mgPotassium: 222.5mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 1460.2IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 171.9mgIron: 0.1mg

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