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A glass mug of Paris hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder.

Paris Hot Chocolate

Thick, rich Paris-style hot chocolate made with real dark chocolate, milk, and cream. Inspired by Parisian cafés and family traditions, this cozy drink is luxurious, comforting, and incredibly easy to make.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time (Optional) 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 3 small cups
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: European, French, Parisian
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz Dark chocolate - 70% or higher chopped
  • 1 cup Whole milk - Substitute with oat or almond milk
  • ½ cup Heavy cream - Or use more milk for lighter version
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar - White or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Optional but recommended
  • 1 pinch Salt - Balances the sweetness

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottom pot (Helps prevent burning the chocolate)
  • 1 Whisk (For melting and mixing)
  • 1 Measuring cups (For accurate liquid ratios)
  • 2-3 Heatproof mugs (Small cups preferred for richness)

Method
 

  1. Chop chocolate and measure out milk and cream
    Baking ingredients on a marble surface, including chocolate chunks, flour, butter, eggs, milk, and a whisk.
  2. Warm milk and cream in pot over medium-low heat
    A saucepan of steaming hot chocolate being stirred with a wooden spoon.
  3. Stir in chocolate once bubbles form around edges
    A whisk lifting thick, golden caramel sauce from a saucepan on the stove.
  4. Whisk continuously until completely melted and velvety
    A glass mug of rich hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, while more chocolate sauce is being poured on top. Another mug of hot chocolate sits in the background.
  5. Remove from heat, add vanilla and salt
    A glass mug of Paris hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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