French Style Hot Chocolate with Toasted Meringue
French Style Hot Chocolate with Toasted Meringue
Ingredients
For the French Style Hot Chocolate
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, to 1/2 cup
- 16 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 4 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
For Serving
- 4 dollops homemade marshmallow meringue, per serving, prepared separately
- 1 pinch sea salt, to taste, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, chopped dark chocolate, brown sugar, and espresso powder.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Place the saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir continuously with a whisk or rubber spatula, ensuring the chocolate melts evenly and doesn't scorch at the bottom. Continue heating and stirring until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is thick, smooth, and steaming, forming a rich hot chocolate. Do not allow it to boil.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Carefully pour the prepared hot chocolate into four individual mugs.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Top each mug of hot chocolate with a generous dollop of homemade marshmallow meringue. Ensure the meringue is stable enough to hold its shape.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Using a kitchen torch, carefully toast the meringue on top of each hot chocolate. Move the flame gently over the meringue until it achieves a beautiful golden-brown color on its peaks. Be careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt over the toasted meringue on each serving to enhance the flavors.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Serve immediately and enjoy this decadent French-style hot chocolate, optionally alongside a croissant for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
French Style Hot Chocolate with Toasted Meringue
Ingredients
For the French Style Hot Chocolate
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, to 1/2 cup
- 16 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 4 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
For Serving
- 4 dollops homemade marshmallow meringue, per serving, prepared separately
- 1 pinch sea salt, to taste, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, chopped dark chocolate, brown sugar, and espresso powder.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Place the saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir continuously with a whisk or rubber spatula, ensuring the chocolate melts evenly and doesn't scorch at the bottom. Continue heating and stirring until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is thick, smooth, and steaming, forming a rich hot chocolate. Do not allow it to boil.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Carefully pour the prepared hot chocolate into four individual mugs.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Top each mug of hot chocolate with a generous dollop of homemade marshmallow meringue. Ensure the meringue is stable enough to hold its shape.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Using a kitchen torch, carefully toast the meringue on top of each hot chocolate. Move the flame gently over the meringue until it achieves a beautiful golden-brown color on its peaks. Be careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt over the toasted meringue on each serving to enhance the flavors.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Serve immediately and enjoy this decadent French-style hot chocolate, optionally alongside a croissant for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min