Sure! Here’s an easy recipe for French hot chocolate:
Ingredients:
-2 cups of milk
-4 ounces of dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces
-2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
-1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
- Cocoa powder (optional, for dusting)
Instructions:
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it starts to steam. Do not let it boil.
- Add the chopped dark chocolate to the saucepan and stir until it is completely melted and combined with the milk.
- Stir in the sugar and vanilla extract until they are fully dissolved.
- Continue to heat the mixture for another2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is hot and frothy.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the hot chocolate into mugs.
- If desired, top each mug with a dollop of whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips:
- For an extra indulgent hot chocolate, you can use a combination of dark and milk chocolate.
- You can also experiment with different flavors by adding a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of liqueur, such as peppermint or hazelnut.
- If you prefer a sweeter hot chocolate, you can adjust the amount of sugar to taste.
Enjoy your homemade French hot chocolate!