I fell in love with Paris back in college over 15 years ago. Typing that really makes me feel old! Everything from the food to the lights and architecture just enchanted me beyond measure. I haven’t been able to go back since, but Marc and I are hoping to take a trip together there in the near future. It will be so exciting to go with the man I love to the most romantic city in the world. While we wait to go, I decided to bring a little Paris into our kitchen this week. Parisian hot chocolate was one of my favorite things that I drank there and I missed it. So when David Lebovitz recently posted his recipe for the classic on his Facebook page, I was inspired to try it out. I am so glad I did!
I just poured the cocoa into pretty little mugs for Marc and I to enjoy right away. If it does sit and cool too much, it thickens to the point of being like pudding. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but rewarming it in the pot will bring it back to a more liquid texture. We felt like we were in Paris already when we drank our Parisian hot chocolate and can’t wait to get there in person. I hope you all love this little taste of the City of Lights too! xoxo
Paris is famous for many things, including its hot chocolate. It's thick, rich and so satisfying on a cold night. Enjoy this classic Parisian hot chocolate!
- 2 cups whole milk
- 5 ounces chocolate finely chopped. At least 70% cacao
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium to medium high heat until it starts to very gently boil. Whisk in the chocolate until it is smooth. Continue to whisk and cook the hot chocolate for about 2-3 minutes until it really comes together and thickens. Take the pot off of the heat and whisk in the brown sugar and cinnamon until it dissolves. Pour it into 4 small mugs and enjoy immediately!
I am a huge hot chocolate fan! This sounds really good and easy to make! I think I’ll try it this morning! 🙂
Thank you!! It is definitely a cinch to make. I hope you enjoy it and it warms you up this morning :-).
That looks amazing! I have heard of how amazing the hot chocolate is in Paris and have always wanted to try it. I will definitely have to try out this recipe. Thanks!
Thank you so much, I hope you enjoy it!! It is so comforting and rich on a cold night :-).
I have never tried Persian Hot Chocolate. It looks so thick and creamy though! I need to make this soon.
Thank you so much!!
That sounds so decadent! We were in Paris about 5 years ago and I would love to go back someday. It’s so beautiful and the food is amazing!
Yes, I love Paris and I can’t wait to go back!! At least I can feel like I’m there when I drink this hot chocolate :-).
this sounds absolutely incredible and so decadent
Thank you so much!!
I love hot chocolate so much, but I’m guilty of never having made it from scratch like this! I can’t wait to give it a try 🙂
It’s so easy to make! I hope you try it out and enjoy it :-).