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Gourmet French Hot Chocolate

Easy, Gluten-free, Sweets, Vegetarian, Well-loved

Prep time

3 mins

Total time

10 mins

Serves

1 person

Level

Easy

About the recipe

There’s nothing like snuggling down with a rich, lavish, velvety cup of hot chocolate. Come check out this easy French upgrade of the beloved classic for the whole family!

Ingredients

 

● 1 cup (350 ml) of milk of your choice (whole milk in preference)

● 1 tbsp sugar

● 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

● 2 tbsp Maizena (corn starch/flour)

● 1/8 tsp vanilla extra

● 1/8 tsp cinnamon

 

 

• optional: 1-2 tsp amber rum

• optional: whip cream, marshmallows, Nutella, your favorite cookies

Preparation

1. In a small pot put all of the required ingredients together.

2. Heat on medium and whisk the ingredients together so that there are no lumps.

3. Every minute or so continue to whisk the ingredients together. Do not let the hot chocolate boil.

4. Within 5-7 minutes you will see the hot chocolate thicken as the Maizena dissolves. When the hot chocolate resembles and a thick luscious cream, it is ready.

5. If wanted to add an adult boost to your drink, add the amber rum and mix.

6. Pour in a warm mug and top with whip cream, marshmallows, and drizzled with some Nutella on top. Cozy up with some cookies and enjoy!

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