Grandma's Classic French Cocoa
Perfectly creamy French cocoa, handed down with piles of love straight from Grandma! Make a big batch of the base and store in the fridge, and the most delicious homemade hot cocoa becomes so easy to make on-demand!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 ounces (70 grams) unsweetened chocolate
- 1/2 cup water
- 2/3 cup (135 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (235 ml) heavy cream
- hot milk for serving
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate and water, stirring frequently until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Add sugar and salt; stir well.
- Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 4 minutes, then set aside and let mixture cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. When chocolate mixture has cooled, fold in the whipped cream, then store in the fridge.
- When ready to serve, place 1-2 heaping tablespoons of the cocoa mixture in each mug, and top with steaming milk. Stir well and top with marshmallows if desired.
Notes
- The hot cocoa mix will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 7-10 days.
- Nutrition info is an estimate based on dividing the mix into 12 servings, and combining each with 1 cup of hot milk per mug.
Nutrition Estimate
Serving: 1 cup of cocoa, Calories: 289 kcal, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 8 g, Fat: 18 g, Saturated Fat: 11 g, Cholesterol: 51 mg, Sodium: 211 mg, Potassium: 385 mg, Sugar: 23 g, Vitamin A: 685 IU, Vitamin C: 0.1 mg, Calcium: 295 mg, Iron: 1.1 mg
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