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Decadent French Thick Hot Chocolate Recipe in 15 Minutes

French thick hot chocolate recipe

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A rich and creamy French thick hot chocolate recipe that brings the café experience to your home.

Ingredients

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  • 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
  • 500ml whole milk
  • 100ml heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces.
  2. Heat the milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to steam.
  3. Add the chopped chocolate, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the saucepan.
  4. Whisk continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Pour into mugs and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Adjust sugar to taste if the chocolate is too bitter.
  • For extra richness, add a small piece of butter before serving.

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