Marshmallow Hot Chocolate

How to Make Marshmallow Hot Chocolate

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1. Whisk the cocoa, sugar and salt with 100 ml of the milk in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth.

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2. Add the rest of the milk and the chocolate and heat gently for 6 minutes, whisking often, until the chocolate melts and the milk is steaming but not boiling.

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3. Take the pan off the heat, whisk in the vanilla, and whisk hard for 20 seconds until foamy.

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4. Pour into two mugs and top with the marshmallows.

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5. For a toasted top, use heatproof mugs and slide them under a hot grill for 30 seconds, watching closely, until the marshmallows are golden.

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6. Dust with cocoa powder and serve at once.

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Tips for Making Marshmallow Hot Chocolate

• Make a paste with the cocoa first. Cocoa powder is hard to wet and it floats in lumps if it goes straight into a large pan of milk.
• Heat the milk gently and do not let it boil. Boiling scalds it, forms a skin and dulls the flavour.
• Use chocolate you would eat. A dark chocolate of 60 percent gives a balanced drink, and milk chocolate makes it sweeter and more childlike.

What to Serve with Marshmallow Hot Chocolate

• Shortbread
• Gingerbread
• A snowy afternoon

Storing & Reheating Marshmallow Hot Chocolate

Best drunk at once. The unsweetened base keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days and is reheated and whisked. Keep the marshmallows for the top.

Marshmallow Hot Chocolate FAQ: Common Questions

Marshmallow Hot Chocolate Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.