Christmas Hot Chocolate With All the Toppings

Christmas Eve, a film and a mug piled high with cream and marshmallows. Start with a proper chocolate base and the toppings become the fun part.

What you need

• Our 52% Hot Chocolate (dairy free, made from Colombian Fino de Aroma cacao)
• A milk jug or small pan

The recipe (one mug)

• 25 to 30g of hot chocolate (about two heaped scoops)
• About 250ml of milk
• Whipped cream
• Mini marshmallows
• Grated dark chocolate or chocolate flakes

Step by step

1. Put the hot chocolate in your mug and add a splash of the hot milk.
2. Stir into a smooth, glossy paste with no lumps.
3. Heat or steam the rest of the milk to about 65°C, then pour it in slowly, stirring as you go.

Build a hot chocolate bar

Make a jug of hot chocolate and set out bowls so everyone can build their own:

• Whipped cream and squirty cream
• Mini marshmallows
• Crushed candy canes
• Grated dark chocolate
• Cinnamon and nutmeg
• Syrups: gingerbread, mint, caramel and toffee nut

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Tips

• For a crowd, make the paste in a large jug, then whisk in hot milk.
• Add cream just before serving so it does not melt in.
• Warm the mugs with hot water first.

FAQs

How many mugs from a bag?

Allow 25 to 30g per mug. Check the bag size on the product page.

Can I make it ahead?

Make the chocolate paste ahead, then add hot milk when you are ready.

The base mug with semi-skimmed milk is around 250 kcal. Whipped cream and marshmallows add roughly 80 to 120 kcal. More festive ideas: Christmas drinks at home.

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