Description
This creamy Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows is a rich and velvety drink perfect for chilly weather or satisfying your chocolate cravings. Made with a blend of milk, sweetened condensed milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder, it offers a perfectly balanced sweetness and deep chocolate flavor, topped with fluffy marshmallows for an extra special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Chocolate Base
- 4 cups milk (whole milk or 2%)
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Topping
- large marshmallows
Instructions
- Mix Cocoa and Sweetened Condensed Milk: In a small bowl, whisk the sweetened condensed milk and the unsweetened cocoa powder together until they are thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Warm the Milk: Pour the milk into a large saucepan and heat it over medium heat until it starts to become warm but not boiling.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the cocoa and condensed milk mixture to the warm milk in the saucepan. Whisk continuously to fully incorporate the ingredients and create a smooth chocolate base.
- Heat the Hot Chocolate: Continue cooking the mixture over medium-low heat until it’s steamy and hot, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Do not allow it to boil, as this can cause the mixture to scorch on the bottom of the pan.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and top each with large marshmallows for a delightful finishing touch.
- Storage and Reheating: Store any leftover hot chocolate in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave before serving.
Notes
- This hot chocolate is incredibly creamy and velvety, making it the perfect comforting drink for cold days or when you want a rich chocolate treat.
- Stir continuously while heating to prevent the mixture from burning or sticking.
- Adjust the amount of sweetened condensed milk or cocoa powder if you prefer your hot chocolate sweeter or more intense.
- Using whole milk will yield a richer and creamier texture, but 2% milk is a good alternative.
- For a vegan version, substitute dairy milk and sweetened condensed milk with plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 481 kcal
- Sugar: 66 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg
