Rich and Delicious: A Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
©Okanagan Lavender and Herb Farm Drinks · François de Mélogue · Provencal Recipes · TasteWhile winter in Provence is nothing like what we experience in Vermont, there are plenty of cold mornings. The small ski hill on Mont Ventoux briefly opens during the cold months. The Southern Alps are a destination for family-friendly skiing and other snow activities during long weekends and vacances scolaire. Après, the outdoor fun, warm up with a mug of this French-style hot chocolate. Enjoy my recipe below.
Homemade Hot Chocolate
Sipping a warm mug of this homemade hot chocolate feels indulgent, like a cozy escape into pure comfort and warmth.
Ingredients
- 1 quart whole milk
- 1/2 lb bittersweet chocolate
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- 1 tsp piment d’Espelette
- big pinch saffron
Instructions
- Combine everything and bring to a boil periodically, stirring well. Strain, then serve in small cups. The hot chocolate will be thicker and richer than store-bought powdered hot chocolate.
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