Hot Chocolate
A rich, velvety hot chocolate made with real chocolate and milk, topped with marshmallows. Perfect for cozy evenings.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 10g
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1/8 tsp salt. Add 1/4 cup of the 2 cups milk and whisk into a smooth paste.
- 2
Pour in the remaining 1 3/4 cups milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Place over medium heat and whisk occasionally until steaming, about 4 minutes.
- 3
Add the 4 oz chopped semisweet chocolate and whisk constantly until fully melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Do not let it boil.
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in the 1 tsp vanilla extract. Taste and add more sugar if you like it sweeter.
- 5
Ladle into mugs and top each with a generous handful of the 1/2 cup mini marshmallows. Serve immediately.
- 6
For a fancy touch, sprinkle with cinnamon or a pinch of sea salt before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- medium saucepan
- whisk
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- mugs
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