This S’mores Hot Chocolate Recipe Is a Rich and Sweet Winter Drink Sensation: Make It in 10 Minutes
The caramelized flavor of s’mores meets the sweetness of hot chocolate—offering the best of both worlds
If sipping hot chocolate is part of your plan to stay warm this winter, I’d like to introduce you to a tastier version of the drink: s’mores hot chocolate. The sweet and toasty flavors of s’mores meet the decadent flavors of hot chocolate in this two-in-one sip. It’s not too different from the viral toasted marshmallow hot chocolate as the s’mores kind includes crushed graham crackers as a crunchy topping. You only need five ingredients to make s’mores hot chocolate for the ultimate cozy sip that’s brimming with nostalgia. Read on for more on how to whip up this drink.
What is s’mores hot chocolate?
This drink consists of hot chocolate that’s topped with toasted marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs. It’s rich, sugary and nutty—a trio of flavors to satisfy your taste buds. Also, the graham cracker bits add a nice touch of crunchiness.
Easy trick for toasting marshmallows without a torch
A kitchen torch is a handy tool for charring the marshmallows in seconds, but if you don’t have one use your broiler instead. This oven setting caramelizes the surface of the marshmallows so the outside is brown and the inside is gooey. It’s worth noting that you should broil the marshmallows on a parchment-lined baking sheet first and then place them on top of the drink just before serving.
Can you use fluff instead of marshmallows for this drink?
Yes, marshmallow fluff is fine to use in place of marshmallows. It’s best to use a kitchen torch for this since the spread is sticky and can be tricky to spread onto a baking tray. Simply spoon your desired amount of fluff onto the drink and gently toast it using a kitchen torch until the top is fully browned.
An easy and indulgent s’mores hot chocolate recipe
This s’mores hot chocolate recipe, developed by Anna Monette Roberts for POPSUGAR Food, feels like a hug in a mug with the right amount of sweetness and warmth. Perfect for cozy days or whenever you need a dessert sip!
S’mores Hot Chocolate
Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup hot chocolate mix
- 4 regular-size marshmallows
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Crushed graham crackers, for garnish
Directions:
- Yield: 1 serving
- In saucepan, heat milk over medium-high heat until scalding.
- Meanwhile, place 3 marshmallows together on foil-lined baking sheet, and place inside oven. Turn broil setting on high and watch carefully until marshmallows caramelize. Turn off oven and remove marshmallows. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Pour milk into mug. Stir in hot chocolate mix. If desired, break up 1 marshmallow and stir it in until dissolved for extra marshmallow flavor.
- Garnish with toasted marshmallows, dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle of crushed graham crackers. Enjoy!
Bonus: Make your own hot chocolate mix for extra flavor
To upgrade hot chocolate mix, make it yourself using unsweetened cocoa powder, dark chocolate chips and other pantry staples. Try this simple DIY recipe from content creator and cookbook author Shivesh Bhatia.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 Tbs. cornstarch
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Directions:
- Yield: 8 to 10 cups of prepared hot chocolate
- In high-powered blender, blend cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon powder, cornstarch and dark chocolate chips until homogeneous powder forms.
- Carefully pour powder into airtight container, seal and store in cool, dark place up to 6 months.
- To make a standard cup of hot chocolate: In saucepan, whisk together 1 cup milk and 2 to 3 Tbs. hot chocolate mix over medium-high heat. Let mixture come to a boil and continue whisking until slightly thickened. Pour in large mug and sip.
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