Recipe: Thick, velvety French hot chocolate

Updated July 4, 2025, 4:49 p.m. | By Lifestyle Reporter

Drink away the winter blues with a decadent cup of French hot chocolate.

French hot chocolate recpipe — French hot chocolate/ The Tocka Blog x Le Creuset

There's hot chocolate, then there is French hot chocolate.

Food blogger Landi Govender's latest recipe couldn't come at a better time. We are in the thick of winter and desperately need something rich and cosy to keep us warm.

And we don't mean a handsome billionaire!

Govender teamed up with Le Creuset South Africa to create the most delicious French hot chocolate.

"Thick, velvety and utterly indulgent – just a sip of this will transport you to a café in France! Once you’ve tasted this homemade hot chocolate, store-bought versions will never compare."

In that case, here's how to make it.

Ingredients

1 cup (250ml) full cream milk
½ cup (125ml) fresh cream
100g dark chocolate (60–70%), finely chopped
1 tsp sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
Whipped cream, to serve
Grated dark chocolate, for garnish

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Method

Place a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add the milk and cream and heat until it begins to steam.
Don’t allow it to reach a boil.
Lower the heat once the mixture is steaming, then add the chopped chocolate.
Whisk slowly until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is thick and glossy.
Add sugar if desired.
Pour the hot chocolate into two cups. Top with whipped cream and a generous dusting of grated chocolate. Enjoy hot.

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