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Paris-Style Thick Hot Chocolate

Indulge in Paris-Style Thick Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream

Enjoy a rich and velvety Paris-Style Thick Hot Chocolate topped with creamy whipped cream, perfect for cozy evenings.
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: French
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon espresso powder optional
  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate at least 70%, chopped
  • whipped cream for serving

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and espresso powder until small bubbles appear around the edges. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
  2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped chocolate until melted, returning the sauce to low heat if needed for the chocolate to melt completely. Serve warm, topped with lots of whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSodium: 75mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different milk alternatives or flavorings such as cinnamon or peppermint for a festive twist.

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