Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes French-Style Hot Chocolate Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 30, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 6 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. 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 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. Rate it Print