French Hot Chocolate

French Hot Chocolate

rich decadent hot chocolate

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 3m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 8m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

277
Calories
16.9g
Fat
26.3g
Carbohydrates
5.1g
Protein
28mg
Cholesterol
58mg
Sodium
French Hot Chocolate

Recipe Description

This French Hot Chocolate recipe is inspired by the hot chocolate which is served in tea houses all over France. I remember the first time I ordered hot chocolate in France and I was served a small cup of the richest most decadent melted chocolate. I am not lying when I tell you I have dreamed about it since!

I knew I had to develop my own version of this recipe and so I set about trying different combinations until I settled on this version. I make this by whisking milk, cream, powdered sugar and espresso powder in a saucepan. Just before it boils I remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chocolate chunks. Once the chocolate melts, I pour it into teacups and spoon a large dollop of whipped cream on top. Yum!

To make French Hot Chocolate, you will need the following ingredients:So, how to make French Hot Chocolate?

Ingredients for French Hot Chocolate

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat milk, cream, powdered sugar and espresso powder

    5 min
    Step 1 - French Hot Chocolate

    Whisk the milk, heavy cream, powdered sugar and espresso powder together in a saucepan over medium heat until small bubbles appear around the edges.

  2. 2

    Remove from heat

    1 min
    Step 2 - French Hot Chocolate

    Before the mixture boils, remove it from the heat.

  3. 3

    Add chocolate

    1 min
    Step 3 - French Hot ChocolateStep 3 - French Hot Chocolate

    Stir in the chocolate chunks until it has melted (you may need to return it to the heat briefly if the chocolate doesn’t melt fully

  4. 4

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 4 - French Hot Chocolate

    Serve warm in teacups with a large dollop of whipped cream on top.

You won’t be able to resist these rich decadent French Hot Chocolates. Make on a cold winter day and come back here afterwards to leave a review.

About the author

Dasha Vakulova

Dasha is an enthusiastic and cheerful mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Dasha is going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Mark Thompson
April 29, 2025
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This French Hot Chocolate recipe is just superb. I remember my trip to Paris where I first tasted the real thing. This recipe captures that experience perfectly. The combination of chocolate and cream is rich and decadent. It’s so simple to make. My wife and I love enjoying this on chilly evenings together. Highly recommend it.

Daisy
October 17, 2024
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Decadent! I made this for my kids' hot cocoa night and they loved it! Reminded me of the cozy cafe in Paris we visited last summer. The richness was just perfect, and we ended up having seconds. Super easy to make too!

Alex
June 16, 2024
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This French Hot Chocolate is the bomb! Tried it after my kids begged for hot choco. We all loved it—totally took me back to France! So rich and creamy, I'm obsessed.

Ursula
November 1, 2023
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Richest chocolate ever.

Teddy
October 24, 2023
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Best hot choc I've ever had, mate!

Yvette
October 22, 2023
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So rich wow!

Quinn
October 20, 2023
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Simply divine delight.

Rachel
October 6, 2023
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Omg, this is the real deal! So rich!

Zach
July 26, 2023
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Delicious! This hot chocolate brought back memories of our family trip to France, where I first tasted the richest chocolate. Just perfect.

Henry Smith
August 17, 2021
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Heavenly

Paula
August 13, 2021
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Delicious!

Diana
November 28, 2020
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Best hot choco ever, pure bliss!

QuietlyQuinn
November 21, 2020
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Decadent. Reminds me of my first trip to Paris.

Diana
August 9, 2020
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Warm and rich

Tom Smith
July 31, 2020
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This French Hot Chocolate is just lit. Reminds me of a trip with my fam to Paris. We had a cup at this tiny café, and it was so rich. This recipe nailed it, tastes just like it. Absolutely love it.

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