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Thick and Creamy Chocolat Chaud (with Heavy Cream)

The Best and Most Decadent Hot Chocolate EVER is very similar to French chocolat chaud, rich, thick and so decadent it's like drinking liquid ganache.
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. 72% chocolate chopped
  • cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar or to taste

Instructions

  • In a saucepan over medium heat add the cream, milk and powdered sugar, whisk to combine.
  • When bubbles form around the edges, turn to low heat whisk in the chopped chocolate until melted and incorporated.
  • Pour into cups and garnish with whipped cream.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: best most decadent hot chocolate ever, french hot chocolate, hot chocolate with heavy cream and milk, thick chocolat chaud