Do as the French and serve hot chocolate with flaky, buttery pastries, bien sûr! Or think croissants and creme brulee, eclairs and macarons. Any of the best French desserts fit the bill.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon confectioners' sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon instant espresso powder, optional
- 2 ounces dark chocolate candy bar, chopped
- whipped cream and chocolate shavings
Instruction
- In a small saucepan, heat milk, cream, brown sugar, confectioners' sugar and, if desired, espresso powder over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Remove from heat. Whisk in dark chocolate until melted. Serve in mugs with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
