Winter Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows
4 servings
20 minutes
Winter hot chocolate with marshmallows is the true embodiment of coziness and enjoyment. This drink has roots in French cuisine, where cocoa is valued for its depth of flavor and warming ability. In this recipe, aromatic spices – cinnamon, clove, vanilla – create a rich and spicy harmony, while soft marshmallows add tenderness and lightness. The drink has a rich, slightly bitter taste with subtle sweet notes that perfectly complement the warmth of milk. It not only warms on cold days but also turns an ordinary moment into a little festive miracle. Perfect for cozy evenings, home gatherings or enjoying alone under a blanket. Serve it with cookies or croissants – and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a winter fairy tale.
1
Heat milk in an aluminum container.
- Milk 2.5%: 600 ml
2
Mix spices (except vanilla), cocoa, and sugar in a small bowl. Pour a small amount of warm milk into the mixture and stir until a homogeneous mass is achieved.
- Cocoa powder: 6 tablespoons
- Brown sugar: 4 tablespoons
- Ground cinnamon: pinch
- Ground paprika: 0.5 teaspoon
- Carnation: 2 pieces
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Pour everything into a dish with the remaining milk and bring to a boil three times without letting it boil. Add starch and butter. Stir again and almost bring to a boil. Add vanilla and let it steep a little.
- Cornstarch: 5 g
- Vanilla: 1 stem
4
Pour into cups and add diced marshmallows on top.
- Marshmallow: to taste