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The Ultimate Hot Chocolate

The Ultimate Hot Chocolate - rich, creamy, not too bitter, not too sweet and for a special treat, topped with some whipped cream, a few marshmallows and a sprinkle or two of chocolate chips. It's not an every day drink - this is a treat - a really special treat. A treat for those moments when feeling cosy is the only answer.
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This hot chocolate is rich, creamy, not too bitter, not too sweet and for that extra bit of indulgence, topped with some whipped cream, a few marshmallows and a sprinkle or two of chocolate chips.

Inspired by Marie-Noëlle Ly from Le Labo de Gourmandises

Ingredients

Scale
  • 250ml (10floz) milk - full fat or semi skimmed
  • a 300ml (approx 10floz) tub of double cream
  • 50g (2oz) 70% cocoa solids, dark chocolate
  • 50g (2oz) milk chocolate
  • a handful of small marshmallows
  • a handful of chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the milk and dark chocolate and set aside.
  2. Now pour half of the double cream into a clean bowl and gently hand whisk until it is softly whipped. It will whip up very quickly so be careful you don't turn it to butter - a hand whisk is definitely best.
  3. Pour the milk and the remaining double cream into a small saucepan and heat gently until it is simmering. Turn off the heat.
  4. Tip the finely chopped chocolate into the pan and whisk until it is fully combined and a little frothy - you can use the whisk that you used for the cream to save on washing up.
  5. Check that the hot chocolate is your ultimate temperature (heat it for a little longer if it is too cool) and pour into 2 mugs.
  6. Top with the whipped cream, a sprinkling of marshmallows and some chocolate chips. And there you have it - The Ultimate Hot Chocolate.

Keywords: cosy, treat, indulgent

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