Chocolate à l'ancienne Recipe

Name: Chocolate à l'ancienne
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cups
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 4 ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of salt

French · Beverage · 15 min total

Chocolate à l'ancienne recipe videos

A classic French-style hot chocolate made with dark chocolate, milk, and a touch of cream, whisked to a frothy, rich consistency. This old-fashioned recipe is deeply chocolatey and perfect for cold days.

5
min prep

10
min cook

2
servings

450
kcal/serving

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine milk and cream. Heat over medium heat until steaming, but do not boil.
Add chopped chocolate, sugar, and salt. Whisk constantly until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth.
Reduce heat to low and continue whisking vigorously for 2-3 minutes until frothy and slightly thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Pour into cups and serve immediately.

Tips

For extra froth, use a handheld milk frother or immersion blender before serving.
Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less sugar.
Store leftover chocolate in the refrigerator; reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave, whisking to re-emulsify.

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