Chocolat Chaud Recipe

A rich French hot chocolate, or chocolat chaud, combines melted chocolate with milk and water, topped with whipped cream for a luxurious warm beverage.

Category Tags:

Beverage

Cuisine Tags:

French

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Instructions

  1. Start simmering water in a pot for a double boiler setup.

  2. Melt chopped chocolate into 1/4 cup hot water using a double boiler or a heat-safe bowl over the simmering water.

  3. Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons hot water and 3 cups hot milk until the chocolate mixture is smooth.

  4. Pour into cups and add sugar as desired.

  5. Garnish each cup with a spoonful of whipped cream and a few chocolate curls.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 385 kcal
Carbohydrate: 50 g
Cholesterol: 14 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Sodium: 115 mg
Sugar: 45 g
Fat: 20 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g