Best French Style Hot Chocolate Recipes

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Provided by Martha Stewart

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.

French Style Hot Chocolate image

Provided by Christine MT

Categories Beverages

Time 30m

Yield 5 cups, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate pieces
4 cups milk
3/4 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped for topping

Steps:

Melt chocolate in 1 cup of milk, over low heat, stirring constantly.
Gradually add remaining milk and half and half, followed by remaining ingredients, except vanilla and almond extract.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until completely heated.
Stir in vanilla and almond extract.
Serve with whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.

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