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Ingredients

• 750 ml whole milk
• 100 ml double cream
• 150 g dark chocolate (60–70%), finely chopped
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp sugar, or to taste
• 1 pinch Salt
• 150 ml whipping cream, softly whipped, to serve (optional)

Method

1. Heat the milk and double cream in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming, without letting it boil.
2. Whisk in the cocoa and sugar, then add the chopped chocolate and salt and whisk until fully melted.
3. Simmer very gently for 3–4 min, whisking often, until it thickens slightly and coats a spoon.
4. Pour into cups and top each with a cloud of whipped cream to make it a chocolat viennois. Serve with croissants or madeleines.

Tips

• Whisking vigorously at the end gives it a light froth.
• Contains milk.

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

The Good Life France French Cooking Academy Chocolate & Zucchini