Drinks
Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows
A thick, comforting hot chocolate made by gently cooking milk with cocoa and chocolate until smooth, then finished with soft marshmallows that melt slightly on top. Serve it hot in mugs for a cozy drink with a rich chocolate aroma.
10 minsPrep
10 minsCook
EasyDifficulty
320 kcal per serving10g protein 38g carbs 15g fat
Watch it madeJoshua Weissman · 6:14
Ingredients
- whole milk2 cups
- unsweetened cocoa powder2 tbsp
- dark chocolate, finely chopped60 g
- sugar2 tbsp
- cornstarch1 tsp
- vanilla extract1/2 tsp
- salt1 pinch
- mini marshmallows1/2 cup
- ground cinnamon, optional1 pinch
Method
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, and salt with 2 tablespoons of the milk to make a smooth paste.
- Pour the remaining milk into a small saucepan and warm it over medium heat until steaming, but do not boil.
- Whisk the cocoa paste into the hot milk, then add the chopped dark chocolate and stir constantly until fully melted and slightly thickened.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Divide the hot chocolate between 2 mugs, top with mini marshmallows, and sprinkle with cinnamon if using.
- Serve immediately while the marshmallows are soft and the drink is hot.