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Chocolat chaud à l'ancienne
Old-fashioned hot chocolate
⏱ 10 minServes 4Easy280 kcal
A recipe from Le Chaudron — the cooking of France’s regions.
01 — Ingredients4 servings
200 g (7 oz)70% dark chocolate
500 ml (2 cups)whole milk
200 ml (¾ cup)heavy cream (35% fat)
30 g (1 oz)unsweetened cocoa powder
50 g (2 oz)superfine sugar
1 pinchfleur de sel (flaky sea salt)
- 200 g (7 oz) 70% dark chocolate
- 500 ml (2 cups) whole milk
- 200 ml (¾ cup) heavy cream (35% fat)
- 30 g (1 oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 50 g (2 oz) superfine sugar
- 1 pinch fleur de sel (flaky sea salt)
Quantities scaled for — some (egg, lemon, garlic…) are rounded to what’s practical.
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03 — Method
- Finely chop the 70% dark chocolate into small, even pieces so it melts smoothly without lumps.
- Pour the milk and cream into the saucepan and heat gently, stirring so nothing sticks to the bottom.
- Add the sugar and the sifted cocoa powder, whisking hard so they dissolve without lumps.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, whisking constantly for 2 minutes, to cook the cocoa and bring out its flavor.
- Off the heat, add the chopped chocolate and the fleur de sel, whisking until perfectly smooth.
- Return to very low heat for 2 minutes, whisking, to emulsify and get that velvety texture.
- Serve piping hot in warmed mugs, topped with homemade whipped cream or marshmallows for the full treat.
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