French Hot Chocolate

10 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop 9 oz of 70% dark chocolate.
  2. 2Chop 9 oz of 70% dark chocolate.
  3. 3Chop 9 oz of 70% dark chocolate.
  4. 4In 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.
  5. 5In 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.
  6. 6In 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.
  7. 7Transfer the vanilla cream to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and set aside.
  8. 8Transfer the vanilla cream to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and set aside.
  9. 9Transfer the vanilla cream to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and set aside.
  10. 10In 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.
  11. 11In 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.
  12. 12In 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.
  13. 13Whisk well and heat until steamy hot.
  14. 14Whisk well and heat until steamy hot.
  15. 15Whisk well and heat until steamy hot.
  16. 16Turn off the heat and add the chopped chocolate and a very small pinch of salt.
  17. 17Turn off the heat and add the chopped chocolate and a very small pinch of salt.
  18. 18Turn off the heat and add the chopped chocolate and a very small pinch of salt.
  19. 19Whisk until the chocolate melts and keep warm.
  20. 20Whisk until the chocolate melts and keep warm.
  21. 21Whisk until the chocolate melts and keep warm.
  22. 22Pipe whipped cream into a large mound in a small bowl.
  23. 23Pipe whipped cream into a large mound in a small bowl.
  24. 24Pipe whipped cream into a large mound in a small bowl.
  25. 25Serve the hot chocolate with the whipped cream and croissants.
  26. 26Serve the hot chocolate with the whipped cream and croissants.
  27. 27Serve the hot chocolate with the whipped cream and croissants.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

knifewhiskpiping bagstar tipmedium potsmall bowllarge bowlhand mixer