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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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 690 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: International

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

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  1. Pour the milk in a pan and add the sugar and cocoa powder.
  2. Bring it to the boil on a low heat, keeping a close eye on it, as the milk may overflow when it boils.
  3. Use a grater or vegetable peeler to grate/shave the dark chocolate, the amount listed should give you about 5 tablespoons of grated chocolate.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolate, whisking until the chocolate melts.
  5. In a bowl, add the whipping cream and mix until it thickens.
  6. Transfer the hot chocolate to a cup and top with the whipped cream and marshmallows.
  7. 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.
  • 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 Information

Calories 690kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 26g (130%) Cholesterol 79mg (26%) Sodium 186mg (8%) Potassium 959mg (27%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 40g (80%) Vitamin A 990IU (20%) Calcium 539mg (54%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 690

% Daily Value*

Calories 690kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 45g 69%
Saturated Fat 26g 130%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 186mg 8%
Potassium 959mg 20%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 40g 80%
Vitamin A 990IU 20%
Calcium 539mg 54%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.