What kind of chocolate should I use?

The best chocolate to use is top quality European chocolate with a cocoa percentage of 70%. This gives the hot chocolate a rich chocolate flavor that isn’t too sweet or bitter. A couple of great options include Lindt, Godiva, or Ghirardelli. You can customize it to your liking by using your favorite kind of chocolate!

Is French hot chocolate very sweet?

No, it isn’t! Unlike how it looks French hot chocolate is made with dark chocolate so it isn’t overly sweet. Instead, it has a bittersweet chocolate flavor. The sweetness can be adjusted by the amount of brown sugar you add.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, you can! Once you’ve made it simply keep it in the fridge and reheat it in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through. Make sure to give them a stir as they are heating up as this will help the hot chocolate warm through evenly. Make sure you don’t bring it to a boil as this can cause the milk and chocolate mixture to split.

French Hot Chocolate: Rich Creamy Paris-Style Chocolat Chaud

Name: French Hot Chocolate Recipe | Catherine Desserts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 240ml Whole milk; 115g Dark chocolate; 70% cocoa (4oz); 2 tsp Brown sugar; to taste; Heavy or thickened cream; whipped; to serve

French Hot Chocolate Recipe

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A decadent, rich, and creamy hot chocolate like no other, this French hot chocolate is made with dark chocolate for a deep cocoa flavor, perfect with a morning croissant!

Author: Catherine Zhang
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Yield: 2 Cups 1x
Category: Drink
Method: Easy
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

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240ml Whole milk
115g Dark chocolate, 70% cocoa (4oz)
2 tsp Brown sugar, to taste
Heavy or thickened cream, whipped, to serve

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Instructions

Finely chop the chocolate
Heat the milk together in a small saucepan over medium heat until almost boiling
Remove from the heat and add the chocolate, stir until the chocolate has completely melted
Taste and add brown sugar to your liking
Divide the hot chocolate between two small mugs and top with a dollop of whipped cream

Find it online: https://zhangcatherine.com/french-hot-chocolate/