5-Min Hot Chocolate with Crispy Marshmallows
Rich, silky hot chocolate topped with toasted marshmallows and a cloud of whipped cream. Mug-worthy comfort in under 5 minutes—no stove required if using hot water.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 6g
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Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup large marshmallows
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat milk in a mug or small saucepan over medium-low until steaming, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Whisk cocoa powder and sugar into hot milk until no lumps remain and mixture is smooth.
- 3
Whip heavy cream with vanilla and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form, 60 seconds.
- 4
Pour hot chocolate into mugs and top with a handful of marshmallows.
- 5
Dollop whipped cream over marshmallows and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave or small saucepan
- mug or small bowl
- whisk
- hand mixer or whisk
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