French Hot Chocolate

10m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop 9 oz of 70% dark chocolate.
  2. 2In a large bowl, mix 2 cups of cream, 1-2 vanilla beans (or 1 tsp vanilla extract), and 2 tbsp of granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. 3Transfer the vanilla cream to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and set aside.
  4. 4In a medium pot over medium-low heat, add 1 ½ cups of whole milk, ½ cup of heavy cream, and 1 ½ tbsp of granulated sugar.
  5. 5Whisk well and heat until steamy hot.
  6. 6Turn off the heat and add the chopped chocolate and a very small pinch of salt.
  7. 7Whisk until the chocolate melts and keep warm.
  8. 8Pipe whipped cream into a large mound in a small bowl.
  9. 9Serve the hot chocolate with the whipped cream and croissants.

Ingredients

  • 9 oz 70% dark chocolate
  • 1.5 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 cups cream
  • 1 vanilla beans or vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 croissants

Equipment

knifewhiskpiping bagstar tipmedium potsmall bowllarge bowlhand mixer