Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows

Name: Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 960 ml whole milk none; 60 ml water none; 30 g unsweetened cocoa powder sifted if lumpy; 40 g granulated sugar none; 1 g fine salt none; 5 ml vanilla extract none; 60 g mini marshmallows for topping; 2 g unsweetened cocoa powder for garnish

A stovetop hot chocolate made with milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla, then finished with marshmallows and a light cocoa dusting. The drink is smooth and warm, with a straightforward chocolate profile and a soft top from the marshmallows.

By Julienne

Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

960 ml whole milk none
60 ml water none
30 g unsweetened cocoa powder sifted if lumpy
40 g granulated sugar none
1 g fine salt none
5 ml vanilla extract none
60 g mini marshmallows for topping
2 g unsweetened cocoa powder for garnish

Instructions

Set a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the milk, water, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk continuously until the cocoa is fully dissolved and the mixture is steaming, 4 to 6 minutes. The drink is smooth with no visible cocoa lumps and small steam rises from the surface.
Lower the heat and continue to whisk for 1 to 2 minutes without letting it boil. Stir in the vanilla extract. The hot chocolate is steaming hot and aromatic, with no scalded milk smell.
Divide the hot chocolate between 4 mugs. Top each mug with an equal portion of marshmallows. Each mug is filled and the marshmallows begin to soften on contact.
If using the optional cocoa dusting, lightly sift it over the marshmallows and serve immediately. A thin cocoa layer is visible on top and the marshmallows remain buoyant.