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Creamy Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A rich and creamy hot chocolate made with milk, sweetened condensed milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder, topped with large marshmallows. Perfect for warming up on chilly days with a smooth and velvety texture.


Ingredients

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Hot Chocolate Base

  • 4 cups milk (whole milk or 2%)
  • 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Toppings

  • Large marshmallows


Instructions

  1. Prepare chocolate mixture: In a small bowl, whisk the sweetened condensed milk and unsweetened cocoa powder together until thoroughly combined and smooth.
  2. Heat the milk: Pour the 4 cups of milk into a large saucepan and warm over medium heat until it begins to get warm.
  3. Combine chocolate and milk: Add the chocolate mixture to the warmed milk and whisk continuously until completely blended.
  4. Simmer gently: Continue cooking the hot chocolate over medium-low heat, stirring continuously. Heat until the mixture is steamy and hot but do not let it boil to avoid burning the bottom.
  5. Serve: Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and top each with large marshmallows.
  6. Storage and reheating: Store any unused hot chocolate in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave before serving.

Notes

  • This hot chocolate is creamy and velvety smooth, making it the perfect comforting drink for cold weather or chocolate cravings.
  • Do not boil the mixture to prevent burning the milk and chocolate at the bottom of the pan.
  • You can customize the topping by adding whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • 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