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overhead view of a cup of chocolat chaud or French hot chocolate from dorie greenspan is sitting on a wire round serving tray on a wood surface along with a white napkin and two pieces of chcoclate candy

French Hot Chocolate with Whole Milk

Chocolat Chaud or French Hot Chocolate is rich, deep and simply wonderful, especially this popular recipe from Dorie Greenspan. Perfect for keeping a potful on hand to warm you on a cold winter day!
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Ingredients

  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • 2½ TBSP water
  • 2½ TBSP sugar
  • 3 oz. bittersweet chocolate finely chopped

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan combine the milk, water and sugar.
  • Place over medium heat and whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to just a boil.
  • Remove from heat and add chocolate.
  • Whisk the mixture until the chocolate is melted.
  • Blend the mixture with an immersion blender or pour mixture into a traditional blender. If using a blender BE CAREFUL and when you put the top on do not add the little plug and put a towel over the hole.
  • Blend for 1 minute.
  • Pour into cups and enjoy!
  • You can garnish with whipped cream and cocoa powder if you like.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: French
Keyword: chocolat chaud, french hot chocolate, whole milk