Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows and Cream
Homemade Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows and Whipped Cream, or heaven in a cup. Overly indulgent, this hot chocolate is great on a cold winter day. Get all comfy on a sofa or bed, and watch your favourite TV programme while sipping from this luxurious drink. And that's what a call a perfect night in.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 690kcal
Ingredients
- 400 ml full-fat milk
- 50 g dark chocolate (about 5 tablespoon grated chocolate)
- 1 heaped tsp cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional, add more for the whipped cream)
- 50 ml whipped cream
- a handful of marshmallows
Instructions
- Pour the milk in a pan and add the sugar and cocoa powder.
- Bring it to the boil on a low heat, keeping a close eye on it, as the milk may overflow when it boils.
- Use a grater or vegetable peeler to grate/shave the dark chocolate, the amount listed should give you about 5 tablespoons of grated chocolate.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolate, whisking until the chocolate melts.
- In a bowl, add the whipping cream and mix until it thickens.
- Transfer the hot chocolate to a cup and top with the whipped cream and marshmallows.
- Serve hot!
Notes
- Click on the US Customary link to see the measurements displayed in cups and ounces.
- The servings can be adjusted by clicking the number next to Servings.
- Increase the amount of sugar used if you prefer the drink sweeter.
- Dark chocolate can be replaced with milk chocolate.
Nutrition
Calories: 690kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 959mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 990IU | Calcium: 539mg | Iron: 6mg