Description
A rich, homemade hot chocolate topped with homemade marshmallows.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- For Marshmallows: 1/2 cup water
- For Marshmallows: 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- For Marshmallows: 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- For Marshmallows: 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- For Marshmallows: 1/4 cup cold water (for gelatin)
Instructions
- Combine milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until steaming, but do not boil.
- Remove saucepan from heat. Add chopped chocolate, 2 tablespoons sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until chocolate is fully melted and mixture is smooth.
- For marshmallows: Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water in a small bowl. Let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and cook until mixture reaches 240 degrees F (soft-ball stage).
- Pour the hot syrup slowly into the bloomed gelatin while mixing on low speed with an electric mixer.
- Increase mixer speed to high and beat for 10 to 15 minutes until the mixture is thick and glossy.
- Pour marshmallow mixture into a lightly oiled 8×8 inch pan. Let it set for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Cut set marshmallow into cubes.
- Reheat hot chocolate gently if needed. Pour into mugs and top with fresh marshmallows.
Notes
- For an extra rich flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate.
- You can toast the marshmallows lightly with a kitchen torch before serving.
- If you do not want to make marshmallows, use store-bought large marshmallows.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 55
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: hot chocolate, fancy cocoa, homemade marshmallows, chocolate drink, sweet treat