Chocolat Chaud
In 1643, Princess Maria Theresa of Spain brought a gift of chocolate to France, a royal chocolate maker was employed, and chocolate has been a rage ever since, thus giving way to...
Chocolat Chaud.
This recipe requires no special regional ingredients, so it is extremely easy to make!
Prep: 2 mins, Cook: 5 mins
Yield: About 3 Cups (3 servings)
Ingredients:
6 ounces chocolate (semisweet, chopped or white)
1/4 cup hot water
3 tablespoons hot water
3 cups hot milk
Sugar to taste
Garnish: whipped cream, chocolate curls (optional)
Instructions:
Using a double boiler or a heat-safe glass bowl over simmering water, melt the chopped chocolate into ¼ cup of the water.
Stir in the 3 tablespoons hot water and milk until the chocolate mixture is smooth.
Pour the hot chocolate into cups and add sugar as desired.
Garnish each cup with a spoonful of whipped cream and a few chocolate curls and enjoy!
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