Hope you all had a great thanksgiving.
We are officially in December. It is the season to be jolly. It also happens to be the season of cookies, lights, celebration and HOT CHOCOLATE. This is our first hot chocolate for the season.
I remember Paris, the city of love and food.
We visited Paris when my little one was 4 (not sure if it was a good idea, but he was a doll). He loved the people, the walks, the train rides and the HOT CHOCOLATE. The fussy eater survived the entire trip on hot chocolate and bread only.
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The hot chocolate in Paris is deliciously thick, and absolutely heavenly.
One of the few things that I got back from my visit was a lot of French hot chocolate mix. We ran out of the mix pretty quickly. I think I was the main culprit...:)
It was pretty surprising that authentic hot chocolate had no cream in it, according to the Parisian locals. So this is how I started making it at home, and it is quite close to the original that we had.
This is my lite version. It's still thick and creamy, and I've spiked it with some rose petals. In my opinion, it's a very special touch.
PARISIAN HOT CHOCOLATE with ROSE PETALS
Serves 4
Ingredients:
4 cups 2% milk + 2tbsp milk
2 tsp dried rose petals
4 ounces milk chocolate
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate
2 tsp light brown sugar
2 tbsp white sugar
1 tsp cornstarch or tapioca starch
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt
whipped cream and cocoa nibs to garnish(optional)
Method:
1. In a saucepan, add milk and dried rose petals and let it simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Take it off the heat and pass it through a sieve. The rose petals have already given out their juices and you can throw them away.
2. In a bowl, break or chop bittersweet chocolate, milk chocolate, both the sugar and keep aside.
3. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch or tapioca starch with cold milk and keep aside, making sure that there are no lumps.
4. Add the hot milk to the bittersweet, milk chocolate, sugar, mix well. Add the cornstarch mix to the hot milk and pour it back in the sauce pan and let it simmer for another 5 minutes stirring it. Remove when it has thickened.
5. Add the pinch of salt, vanilla extract and mix well.
SERVE it with whipped cream and some cocoa nibs.
ENJOY!
Note: Make use of the best quality chocolate for a rich flavored drink.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
4 cups 2% milk + 2tbsp milk
2 tsp dried rose petals
4 ounces milk chocolate
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate
2 tsp light brown sugar
2 tbsp white sugar
1 tsp cornstarch or tapioca starch
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt
whipped cream and cocoa nibs to garnish(optional)
Method:
1. In a saucepan, add milk and dried rose petals and let it simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Take it off the heat and pass it through a sieve. The rose petals have already given out their juices and you can throw them away.
2. In a bowl, break or chop bittersweet chocolate, milk chocolate, both the sugar and keep aside.
3. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch or tapioca starch with cold milk and keep aside, making sure that there are no lumps.
4. Add the hot milk to the bittersweet, milk chocolate, sugar, mix well. Add the cornstarch mix to the hot milk and pour it back in the sauce pan and let it simmer for another 5 minutes stirring it. Remove when it has thickened.
5. Add the pinch of salt, vanilla extract and mix well.
SERVE it with whipped cream and some cocoa nibs.
ENJOY!
Note: Make use of the best quality chocolate for a rich flavored drink.
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love those cups. and the hot chocolate! It looks so thick, creamy and the glaze is making it look divine! Oh yum, almost scoopable hot chocolate, perfect for winter.
Oh this is perfect for the season!! I would love a cup right now. I love the infusion of rose petals...so delicate!
ReplyDeleteI don't think anyone forgets a visit to Paris. Your hot chocolate sounds wonderful and so does the touch of rose petals. Thanks for sharing Ash -- stay warm.
ReplyDelete@Manasi-thanks,you are right,it is quite a scoopable drink..:)
ReplyDelete@Zainab-thanks hon.
@Nancy- Oh yes, Paris is magical right?..enjoy your stay. Thanks for stopping by.
Your little one has good taste - I think I could survive on hot chocolate and peanut butter, specially if the hot chocolate looks like your version! Ash - it looks so rich, so heavenly -like drinkable chocolate ganache - ok - I will take a second cup and when I am done with that maybe a third ;)
ReplyDeleteI NEED one now, Asha. Love your serving cups and spoon.
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely gorgeous using the rose petals there! :D
ReplyDeleteA hot schocolate as it should always be: fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pictures! This brings back memories...we went to Paris a couple of years ago (my first time) and our son was 6. We all had the most amazing time and hot chocolate at Angelina was quite a moment for me. It was absolutely amazing. I'm also amazed that the French often use milk instead of cream for drinks like these. Love your touch of rose petals...looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow!!!! This looks so decadent and mouthwatering, Ash! I just want to drink it all day...I am so sharing it!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a chocolate sauce; only that it has lots of milk as compared to a sauce.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind having it and going into Chocolate coma! Ditto for my daughter :D
Ok, Paris = one the best cities in the world. So beautiful and the food...sooo incredible.
ReplyDeleteYour little one surely has a very sophisticated taste. Good for him (and for you!)
And btw that hot chocolate? To die for.
Yeah hot chocolate! That's how I would start my day for over 12 years =) Looks fantastic!
ReplyDeletereally delicious ! and I love your pictures : awasome!!
ReplyDeleteComforting and divine!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Rosa
Something thick, chocolatey and Parisian - now what could possibly go wrong with that! And the rose petals tie in perfectly with the romanticism of that city.
ReplyDeleteYou write a gorgeous blog, Asha.
hot choco with rose petals looks divine, thick and creamy..tempting clicks
ReplyDeleteThis is something heavenly.
ReplyDeleteNo cream? I had no idea! It's so thick and luscious...I may have to whip up some at home for my children over the holidays :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous hot chocolate, Ash! I make a 'Parisian Hot Chocolate' but it does have cream in it. (Recipe is from a celebrity.) And, I just love it! But, I am newly allergic to dairy, so I am on a quest to make a dairy free version. Beautiful photography as always, my friend! Thanks for sharing and have a lovely week ahead! xo
ReplyDeleteThis recipe is a keeper! I went to Paris and I can't believe I didn't try Parisian hot chocolate. So cute your little boy lived on bread and hot cocoa. :) I've been hankering for my first hot cocoa of the season, and this sounds fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYUM! It's definitely hot chocolate season and I love your version. I've never used a thickener and it's a great idea! Saving this recipe for a cold night by the fire. Thanks for a great post, Ash!
ReplyDeleteToday it's very chilly outside and I'm longing for one of this amazing hot chocolates with the fancy rose petal touch.
ReplyDeleteOnly looking at the pictures makes my mouth water!
Heaven on earth! How I wish I could have one of those right now. Simply love your presentation and photography. Stunning!
ReplyDeleteNow that's my kind of hot chocolate, one you have to drink with a spoon! Love the rose petal touch very sophisticated and Parisian.
ReplyDeletewow, fascinating photograph!
ReplyDeletebtw, can i using rose infused water for this recipe???
i like this how choco with the 70% or more dark chocolate.....
Surprisingly, we haven't made hot chocolate yet this season! This needs to change!!
ReplyDeleteI could probably also pretty happily survive on hot chocolate and bread only. :P I love the rose petals in this! Such a fun way to make it extra special.
ReplyDeleteDelicious hot choco, Ash! Two cups for me please. :)
ReplyDeleteI just want that mug right now Asha :)Lovely preparation and adorable clicks.I am a big fan of hot chocolate too :)
ReplyDeleteVery comforting for the season.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous hot chocolate! Really, you've taken it to another level. I haven't made (or had) hot chocolate in years, but now you have me craving it! Gonna happen sometime this holiday season. And Paris with a 4 year old? That's brave! And kinda adorable. ;-) Fun post - thanks.
ReplyDeleteAsh,I love everything here.. the recipe, props and pics. AWESOME! rose petals seems a great idea and what a comforting drink...:-)
ReplyDeleteI also love my hot chocolate to be Thick and more chocolaty than milky! I'm loving the rose petal twist!
ReplyDeleteI would like to swim in this. Thank you! Haha!
ReplyDeleteI love the name of the hot chocolate and rose petal? Wow so fancy Ash! It's my kind of hot chocolate. Tee hee! Now I want this cup of delicious hot cocoa!
ReplyDeleteSuch a perfect recipe for this cold weather. I am off to make some hot chocolate milk for myself now :)
ReplyDeleteI have had the style of hot chocolate. While very different than the creamy "Swiss Miss" style I grew up with, it definitely a treat to be savored. GREG
ReplyDeleteI love, love chocolate but I haven't tried it when I visited Paris. Now that I read your post I wish I had! You made one fine hot chocolate Ash!
ReplyDeleteThank You for stopping by with some lovely comments.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's thick and heavenly.
@dentistvschef- Yes, definitely you can try it with some rose infused syrup. It would be nice.
ReplyDeleteooooh, how elegant!
ReplyDeleteDelicious hot chocolate sure rose petals did wonders in there. Love it.
ReplyDeleteChe meraviglia! That is just marvelous - so tempting. The Italians also make a super rich hot chocolate, so dense and thick in fact, you could almost eat it with a spoon OR a fork! I am entranced by your addition of rose petals. What a great idea. I've got to try it. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOh my! I am longing for Paris now! There hot chocolate is so delicious. I am excited to try making it at home! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the rose petals - just beautiful! And I can only imagine how warm and comforting this hot chocolate must be.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo for Ghiradelli! :) One of the best chocolates ever.
ReplyDeleteHot chocolate in the winter is my big indulgence. Now that it's summer I'll collect recipes for winter. Yours is first! :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the addition of rose petals to this. It elevates a simple hot chocolate to something so much more Parisian. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love all kinds of hot chocolate! I look forward to trying out this recipe.
ReplyDeleteI love the Parisian way to prepare hot chocolate - with REAL chocolate! Oh, so delicious. It's more like a dessert than a drink.
ReplyDeleteawesome blog...enjoyed the visit!
ReplyDeleteI want to dive into that mug! What a beautiful cup full of chocolate.
ReplyDeleteooooh rose petals, now that is something I have never seen before. Parisians do know their hot chocolate, the best I had was in London at Paul.. so thick and luscious, it's like drinking liquid hot chocolate. Gorgeous pictures Asha.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this looks decadent! Perfect for a cold winter day!
ReplyDeleteThese mugs are gorgeous! I'm very excited to begin my Parisan adventures this weekend after seeing this post! Happy Holidays to you and your sweet family! x
ReplyDeleteThese mugs are gorgeous! I'm very excited to begin my Parisan adventures this weekend after seeing this post! Happy Holidays to you and your sweet family! x
ReplyDeleteThanks so much all.
ReplyDeleteThis is indeed like a dessert more than a drink.
Rika-thanks, enjoy Paris.
The pictures are wonderful Ash! Dreamy might be the right word. And hot chocolate, I might need whole world's hot chocolate right now to calm my nerves. :)
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