0
Lavender Honey Chocolat Chaud
French cuisine
0
Be the first to like this recipeLavender Honey Chocolat Chaud
Prep: 5 min • Cook: 10 min. An elegant and fragrant rendition of French hot chocolate, subtly sweetened with honey and infused with culinary lavender for a sophisticated floral note, perfect for a cozy evening or a luxurious breakfast.
- Preparation time
- 5 min
- Cooking time
- 10 min
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Course
- Drink
- Complexity
- Easy
Units:
Scale:
Ingredients
- 4oz dark chocolate(finely chopped, 70% cocoa or higher)
- 2 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp honey(or to taste)
- 1 tsp culinary lavender
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine the whole milk and culinary lavender in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until just simmering, being careful not to boil. Remove from heat.
- Let the lavender infuse in the warm milk for 5 minutes. Strain the milk through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean saucepan to remove the lavender buds. Discard the lavender.
- Add the finely chopped dark chocolate and honey to the strained lavender milk. Return to medium-low heat.
Cooking
- Whisk constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened. Do not boil.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the Lavender Honey Chocolat Chaud into two serving mugs.
Nutrition
- Servings
- 2
- Serving size (imperial)
- 8 fl oz
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 ml | Total (2 servings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350.5 kcal | 146 kcal | 701 kcal |
| Protein | 8.5 g | 3.5 g | 17 g |
| Fat | 18 g | 7.5 g | 36 g |
| Carbs | 40 g | 16.7 g | 80 g |
Tips
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor; 70% cocoa or more is recommended.
- Whisk gently but continuously while melting the chocolate to ensure a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Serve immediately. Garnish with a sprinkle of lavender or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Community activity
Share your CookbackCookbacks
Loading cookbacks…
Comments
Loading comments…