An Okie Girl’s take on French Hot Chocolate ((in a jar))

A few days ago, I was hurriedly whipping up one of my favorite chocolate cake recipes “the BEST Chocolate Cake“, out of my grandma’s Betty Crocker cookbook when I came across a page of recipes that flipped a light bulb on in my little food loving brain.

Here is what I saw:

For some reason, before this moment, it had never occurred to me that there were different types of hot chocolate for different countries. Are you laughing at me right now? Am I the only one who never realized this fantastic truth?!

I did a little research and learned pretty much every country has it’s own take on this yummy drink. Who knew??!! ((and why didn’t you tell me??!!)) Well, there are many interesting variations – and of course, a few similarities…like chocolate, haha.

And now that a world of hot chocolate has been opened – guess what I couldn’t wait to do?? Well, at the first sign of a snow day, I whipped up a batch of international hot chocolate. I was inspired by Betty’s French Hot Chocolate recipe, but added a few extras.

Here is a short list of ingredients:

• 8 oz 72% cacao dark chocolate, chopped

• 1 c whole milk, hot
• ½ c whipping cream, hot
• 1½ c boiling water
• 3 T granulated cane sugar
• 3 T powdered sugar
• 2 t light corn syrup
• 1 T corn starch
• 2 t vanilla
• a pinch of sea salt
• marshmallows

Combine all ingredients ((except marshmallows)) in a large Mason jar, seal & shake.

Keep shaking!

And shake a little more, until all of the chocolate has melted into the hot liquid.

Doesn’t this look promising??

The corn starch worked to slightly thicken the hot chocolate while the vanilla & super dark chocolate make this taste like no hot chocolate I have ever known. Slightly bitter, extra chocolaty, rich & creamy with that perfect hint of vanilla. YUM-YUM!! So very decadently delicious.

The kids were kind to let me take a few more photos of our yummy creation – but finally, they could wait no longer!

Although the photos may say otherwise, Gracie & Shep didn’t love the bitter chocolate – but Kade & Brod were begging for a refill! 

But not before momma got a taste!

Next time ((which will be tomorrow!!)) I am going to try this same recipe with milk chocolate in place of the double dark. I wonder what country I am copying?? Maybe – Switzerland ((eek)).

An Okie Girl's take on French Hot Chocolate ((in a jar))

2015-12-30 15:14:41

Serves 4

This extra chocolaty hot chocolate is slightly bitter, perfectly sweet, has a hint of vanilla and is extra thick & creamy!

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Prep Time

10 min

Prep Time

10 min

497 calories

44 g

43 g

33 g

6 g

19 g

250 g

86 g

31 g

0 g

11 g

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

250g

Servings

4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 497

Calories from Fat 295

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 33g

51%

Saturated Fat 19g

97%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 10g

Cholesterol 43mg

14%

Sodium 86mg

4%

Total Carbohydrates 44g

15%

Dietary Fiber 5g

18%

Sugars 31g

Protein 6g

Vitamin A

9%

Vitamin C

0%

Calcium

13%

Iron

20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients

1. 8 oz 72% cacao dark chocolate, chopped
2. 1 c whole milk, hot
3. ½ c whipping cream, hot
4. 1½ c boiling water
5. 3 T granulated cane sugar
6. 3 T powdered sugar
7. 2 t light corn syrup
8. 1 T corn starch
9. 2 t vanilla
10. a pinch of sea salt
11. marshmallows

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients ((except marshmallows)) in a large mason jar. Be careful because the liquids are hot! Tighten the lid and shake the jar until the chocolate is completely melted. Carefully remove the lid and pour into mugs, top with marshmallows and pretend you are in France -- drinking French hot chocolate.
2. Serves 4

By Emily Schuermann

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calories

497

fat

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protein

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