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French-Style Hot Chocolate

French-Style Hot Chocolate

Name: French-Style Hot Chocolate
Ingredients: 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

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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.

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

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