Description
Rich and velvety paris hot chocolate beckons chocolate enthusiasts with its luxurious French charm. Creamy, deep cocoa flavors create a warming embrace that transports you directly to Parisian cafés.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (113 g) high-quality dark chocolate (at least 60-70% cocoa, finely chopped)
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- Whipped cream
- Shaved chocolate
- Cocoa powder
- 1 pinch cinnamon
Instructions
- Milk Preparation: Gently heat milk and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat, avoiding boiling to preserve silky texture.
- Dry Mixture Blending: Whisk cocoa powder and sugar in a bowl until completely smooth and free of lumps, creating a rich flavor base.
- Liquid Integration: Slowly pour cocoa mixture into warm milk and cream, stirring consistently to ensure uniform incorporation and prevent separation.
- Chocolate Melting: Add chopped dark chocolate to the saucepan, stirring continuously until fully dissolved and creating a glossy, velvety consistency.
- Flavor Enhancement: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract to introduce a nuanced aromatic dimension to the hot chocolate.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer the luxurious hot chocolate into pre-warmed serving mugs, distributing chocolate solids evenly for a perfect pour.
- Finishing Touch: Optional garnish with a cloud of whipped cream or delicate cocoa powder dusting to elevate the sensory experience.
Notes
- Choose High-Quality Chocolate: Select premium dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content for a rich, authentic Parisian hot chocolate experience, ensuring deeper flavor and smoother texture.
- Control Heat Carefully: Maintain a low, gentle heat to prevent scorching or separating milk proteins, which can create a grainy or burnt taste in the hot chocolate.
- Whisk Consistently: Continuously stir the mixture to prevent lumps, ensure even chocolate distribution, and create a silky-smooth consistency that defines true Parisian hot chocolate.
- Customize Dietary Options: Swap whole milk with almond or oat milk for lactose-free versions, and use dairy-free dark chocolate to accommodate vegan dietary requirements without compromising the luxurious texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg