Making The Perfect Hot Chocolate ☕️ @zackdfilms

Ingredients

• 50 g White Chocolate (chopped into small uniform pieces)
• 50 g Dark Chocolate (chopped into small uniform pieces)
• 2 cup Whole Milk (prefer 2% or whole for richness)
• 2 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (sifted to avoid lumps)
• 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure extract for best flavor)
• 0.25 tsp Salt (pinch, fine sea salt preferred)
• 1 piece Candy Cane (broken into small shards for garnish)
• 4 large Marshmallows (whole, for torch‑caramelizing)

Instructions

1. Chop the Chocolate

   Place the white and dark chocolate bars on a cutting board and chop them into small, uniform pieces.

   Time: PT5M

2. Heat the Milk

   Pour the milk into a saucepan and set the burner to medium heat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

3. Add Cocoa and Sugar

   When the milk is warm, whisk in the cocoa powder and granulated sugar until fully dissolved.

   Time: PT2M

4. Bring to a Gentle Simmer

   Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer – you should see tiny bubbles forming around the edges, but do not let it boil.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium heat

5. Melt the Chocolate

   Add the chopped white and dark chocolate to the simmering milk. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the drink is smooth.

   Time: PT3M

6. Season the Drink

   Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt for depth of flavor.

   Time: PT1M

7. Transfer to Mug

   Using a ladle, carefully pour the thickened chocolate into a large mug.

   Time: PT1M

8. Add Garnishes

   Place the candy‑cane shards on the surface and add the whole marshmallows on top.

   Time: PT1M

9. Torch the Marshmallows

   Using a kitchen torch, gently flame the marshmallows until they turn golden brown and slightly caramelized.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

403

Protein

8g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

22g

Fiber

2g