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Parisian Hot Chocolate

Parisian-Style French Hot Chocolate (Chocolat Chaud)

Thick, luxurious Parisian-style hot chocolate made with real dark chocolate, heavy cream, and whole milk—like drinking melted silk. Ready in just 10 minutes with simple ingredients, this rich French chocolat chaud is miles beyond powdered cocoa mix. Perfect for cozy winter evenings, romantic date nights, impressing guests, or treating yourself to café-quality indulgence at home.
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
no resting time required: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 mugs
Calories: 809kcal
Author: Anjali

INGREDIENTS

  • 1½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 6 oz dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa), chopped
  • 2 tablespoon sugar (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • tiny pinch of salt

Optional garnishes:

  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate shavings
  • Mini marshmallows
  • A dusting of cocoa powder

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Heat the milk and cream: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk and heavy cream until it just starts to steam and tiny bubbles form around the edges. Don't let it boil.
  • Add the chocolate: Remove from heat. Add chopped chocolate, sugar, and salt. Let sit for 1 minute to soften the chocolate.
  • Whisk until smooth: Whisk vigorously until completely smooth and glossy. Return to low heat if needed to melt any remaining chunks.
  • Add vanilla: Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Serve immediately: Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream or your favorite garnishes. Serve hot.

Notes

Notes

  • Use quality chocolate—it makes a huge difference
  • Don't skip the heavy cream; it creates that signature thickness
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3 days and gently reheated
  • For extra richness, use half-and-half instead of milk

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Parisian-Style French Hot Chocolate (Chocolat Chaud)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 809 Calories from Fat 576
% Daily Value*
Fat 64g98%
Saturated Fat 39g244%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 18g
Cholesterol 89mg30%
Sodium 90mg4%
Potassium 332mg9%
Carbohydrates 64g21%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 51g57%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 1171IU23%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
Calcium 265mg27%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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