French Hot Chocolate
A rich cup of French Hot Chocolate made from scratch using real cream, dark chocolate, and espresso.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder, or espresso instant coffee granules
- 8 ounces good quality 70% dark chocolate, chopped
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Chocolate shavings, for topping
- marshmallows, for topping
Instructions
- Combine milk, heavy cream, powdered sugar, brown sugar, and espresso in a saucepan.
- Set saucepan over medium-heat and cook until bubbles form around the sides of the saucepan.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the chopped dark chocolate; continue to whisk until completely melted.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and/or marshmallows.
- Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 608IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 7mg
