Paris Hot Chocolate
Recreate the famous Angelina Café Paris Hot Chocolate at home! Thick, rich, and luxurious—just like sipping in a Parisian café.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 6 oz (170 g) dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp espresso powder (optional, enhances depth)
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
Optional Add-ons:
- Pinch of sea salt (for a deeper chocolate note)
- Dash of cinnamon or chili (for a subtle warmth)
- Splash of espresso (for a Paris-meets-Milan vibe)
Instructions
- Heat the base. In a small saucepan, combine milk and heavy cream over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture begins to steam—but don’t let it boil.
- Add the chocolate. Stir in the chopped dark chocolate. Let it melt slowly, whisking continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Sweeten and balance. Taste the chocolate mixture. Add sugar if you like it sweeter, and whisk in espresso powder for that deep café aroma.
- Finish with vanilla. Remove from heat, then stir in vanilla extract. The mixture should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon—almost like melted truffles.
- Serve the Parisian way. Pour into mugs, top generously with whipped cream, and dust lightly with cocoa powder. Sip slowly. Maybe close your eyes. It’s Paris in a cup.