Description
This Parisian Hot Chocolate, also known as Chocolat Chaud, is a luxuriously rich and creamy beverage made with whole milk and high-quality bittersweet or dark chocolate. Perfect for warming up on a chilly day, this classic French recipe offers a smooth and intensely chocolaty experience, sweetened to your preference with light brown sugar.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 cups (1L) whole milk
- 10 ounces (260g) bittersweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 4 to 8 tbsp (50g to 100g) light brown sugar – depending on how sweet you like it
Instructions
- Heat the Milk: Pour the whole milk into a medium saucepan and warm over medium-low heat. Heat until the milk is very warm but not boiling, monitoring closely to prevent scorching.
- Melt the Chocolate: Remove the saucepan from heat, add the finely chopped chocolate to the warm milk, and stir continuously to ensure the chocolate melts completely and blends smoothly with the milk.
- Sweeten to Taste: Stir in 4 to 8 tablespoons of light brown sugar, adjusting the sweetness to your preference. Mix thoroughly until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs immediately and enjoy the rich, velvety Parisian treat while warm.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark or bittersweet chocolate for the richest flavor.
- Do not let the milk boil to avoid a scorched taste or skin formation.
- Adjust sweetness gradually to suit individual preference.
- For an extra touch, top with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Can be reheated gently on stovetop if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 7 Minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
