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Easy French hot chocolate in a clear glass mug, topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and rich melted chocolate dripping down the sides.

French Hot Chocolate

A luxurious, thick, and intense hot chocolate made Paris-style with real dark chocolate and heavy cream. A true liquid dessert.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 mug
Course: Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: French
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups whole milk Base liquid
  • ½ cup heavy cream For thickness
  • 6 oz dark chocolate 60-70% cocoa, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar Optional sweetener
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Flavor enhancer
  • 1 pinch sea salt Enhances chocolate
  • ½ teaspoon espresso powder Optional depth
  • 1 cup whipped cream Topping
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate shavings Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup Drizzle

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan Small size
  • 1 Whisk For stirring
  • 2 Glass mugs Clear preferred

Method
 

  1. Heat milk, cream, sugar, and espresso powder in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling at edges.
  2. Reduce heat to low; add chopped chocolate, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Whisk constantly until melted, glossy, and smooth.
  4. Simmer on low for 2-3 minutes to thicken further.
  5. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream, syrup, shavings, and cocoa powder.

Notes

Use a high-quality chocolate bar (not chips) for the smoothest texture. Simmer gently to thicken before serving.