FRENCH-STYLE HOT CHOCOLATE

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Although it's commonly made with cocoa powder (chocolate liquor that has been pressed and ground), this classic French-style hot chocolate is richer -- a luxurious blend of bittersweet and semisweet chocolate, hot milk, cream, and a smattering of brown sugar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 ounces bittersweet chocolate (preferably 70 percent cacao), chopped
4 ounces semisweet chocolate (preferably 55 percent cacao), chopped
4 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar, plus more to taste
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Heat all ingredients in a large saucepan over medium heat, whisking, until chocolate has melted and mixture is hot. Stir in more sugar, if desired.

Arturo Junsky
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I've made this hot chocolate several times and it's always a hit!


Syedsaqlin Abbass
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This is the perfect hot chocolate for a cozy night in.


Chisom Jacob
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I love that this recipe uses dark chocolate. It gives the hot chocolate a really rich flavor.


muniru Abdul
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my hot chocolate ended up grainy.


Nansamba Cissy
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this hot chocolate again.


Magic Fox
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my hot chocolate didn't turn out as thick as I expected.


Timothy Trzepacz
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This hot chocolate is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


krishna khadka
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I'm not a big fan of hot chocolate, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and easy to make.


MUHMMAD SJAAD
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I made this hot chocolate for my friends and they all loved it! It's a great recipe for a cold winter day.


Rth Rtu
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This hot chocolate is the best I've ever had! It's so rich and creamy, and the chocolate flavor is perfect.