Angelina's Chocolat L'African - Thick Hot Chocolate

Angelina's Chocolat L'African - Thick Hot Chocolate

This isn't your mother's hot chocolate. This rich and creamy hot chocolate "drink" is enjoyed all around Paris. This recipe recreates the most famous of them all, Angelina's Chocolat L'African.

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Course: Dessert, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine: French, Parisian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Author: My Hungry Traveler

Equipment

Stand mixer or whisk
Medium saucepan

Ingredients

2 cups Half and half
2 tsp Powdered sugar
½ tsp Espresso powder or 2 tbsp coffee
8 oz Bittersweet chocolate (70%+). Chopped or chips

Whipped Cream

1 cup Whipping or heavy cream
2 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla extract

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the half-and-half, powdered sugar, and espresso powder (or dark coffee) until bubbles appear around the edges. Be careful not to boil!
Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted. Serve warm topped with whipped cream or little marshmallows, if desired.
Whipped Cream: Put stand mixer bowl and whisk attachment in freezer 30 minutes before using. Whip the cream, vanilla,. and sugar until it forms soft peaks. Serve next to hot chocolate so diner (drinker?) can as they please.

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