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French Hot Chocolate Recipe taken with iphone 15 pro max --iw 2 --ar 4:5 --v 6.1 --raw

French Hot Chocolate: Pressure Cooker Way to Dreamy Warmth

Rich, thick, and creamy French hot chocolate made quickly in a pressure cooker. Indulge in a luxurious wintry drink with deep chocolate flavors and comforting warmth.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people
Calories 346 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker with low heat setting

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 8 ounces quality chocolate bars semisweet or bittersweet, chopped small
  • 1 ¾ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Chop the chocolate bars into small pieces and set aside.
  • Pour whole milk, heavy cream, and brown sugar into pressure cooker insert. Stir briefly.
  • Lock lid, set cooker on low pressure and heat gently (not boiling).
  • After slow release, open lid and stir in chopped chocolate until melted evenly.
  • Set cooker to low heat, stir continuously until thick. Stir in vanilla extract, pour into mugs, and enjoy.

Notes

Top with whipped cream or chocolate shavings. Use high-quality chocolate for best results. Store leftovers refrigerated and reheat with care.