Utterly indulgent French hot chocolate recipe
This thick and velvety hot chocolate recipe will make you feel like you are sitting in a French café.
Need a quick pick-me-up on a cold winter's day?
Food blogger Landi Govender's latest recipe couldn't come at a better time. We are in the thick of winter and desperately need something rich and cosy to keep us warm.
And we don't mean a handsome billionaire!
Govender teamed up with Le Creuset South Africa to create the most delicious French hot chocolate.
"Thick, velvety and utterly indulgent – just a sip of this will transport you to a café in France! Once you’ve tasted this homemade hot chocolate, store-bought versions will never compare."
In that case, here's how to make it.
Ingredients1 cup (250ml) full cream milk
½ cup (125ml) fresh cream
100g dark chocolate (60–70%), finely chopped
1 tsp sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
Whipped cream, to serve
Grated dark chocolate, for garnish
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Method
- Place a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the milk and cream and heat until it begins to steam.
- Don’t allow it to reach a boil.
- Lower the heat once the mixture is steaming, then add the chopped chocolate.
- Whisk slowly until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is thick and glossy.
- Add sugar if desired.
- Pour the hot chocolate into two cups. Top with whipped cream and a generous dusting of grated chocolate. Enjoy hot.
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Main image credit: Landi Govender/The Tocka Blog x Le Creuset South Africa