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Rich hot chocolate with whipped cream in a cozy setting, featuring soothing neutral tones and dark chocolate squares, perfect for a comforting French-inspired treat.

Velvety French Hot Chocolate (Chocolat Chaud)

Gaby Buller
This velvety French hot chocolate (chocolat chaud) is the ultimate cozy indulgence — rich, smooth, and deeply chocolatey, just like the kind served in Parisian cafés. Made the traditional way with real dark chocolate, warm milk, and a touch of vanilla sugar, it’s pure comfort in a cup. Perfect for chilly mornings or le goûter, that lovely French afternoon pause.
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Course Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine French
Servings 3 people
Calories 312 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 medium pot
  • Measuring cups

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g High quality dark chocolate
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp vanilla sugar homemade or store bought, regular sugar can be substituted

Instructions
 

  • Gently heat milk and water in a small saucepan until just simmering.
  • Stir in vanilla sugar, then add chopped dark chocolate. Whisk until the chocolate melts completely and the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
  • For a frothy café-style texture, blend briefly with an immersion blender. Pour into mugs or bowls and serve warm with Chantilly cream or chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 8gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 482mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 277IUCalcium: 226mgIron: 4mg
Keyword chocolate
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