From above, you'll see a deep brown, almost black liquid filling the top of a tall, transparent mug. The surface of the hot chocolate is generously studded with fluffy white marshmallows partially melted into the beverage showing different levels of submersion. Dropped from high above, golden edible glitter dust sparkles against the dark cocoa, dotting the marshmallows and the surface around them. A slender vanilla bean is set gently on top, against the white of the marshmallows for contrast.

Gourmet Glittering Hot Chocolate

Name: Gourmet Glittering Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: High-quality dark chocolate, 150g chopped; Whole milk, 500ml; Tahitian vanilla bean, 1 split and scraped; Granulated sugar, 45g; salt, pinch; Homemade or gourmet marshmallows, 12; Edible gold glitter, for dusting

Category Drink

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style American

Technique Simmering

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: January 31, 2025

For National Hot Chocolate Day let's reminisce the classic hot cocoa with a contemporary gourmet twist. Our key ingredients are high-quality dark chocolate and a touch of Tahitian vanilla bean, lavished with homemade marshmallows and dusted with gold edible glitter for show-stopping sparkle.

Ingredients (for 2)

High-quality dark chocolate - 150g - chopped
Whole milk - 500ml
Tahitian vanilla bean - 1 - split and scraped
Granulated sugar - 45g
Salt - pinch
Homemade or gourmet marshmallows - 12
Edible gold glitter - for dusting

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥛🔥🍲

Bring the milk to a simmer on medium heat in a saucepan.
Step 2 - 🍫🥄🍚🧂

Add the chopped chocolate, sugar, salt, and the scraped vanilla bean pod into the saucepan.
Step 3 - 🔥🥄🍫

Simmer gently, whisking regularly until the chocolate is melted.
Step 4 - 🔥✋⏲️

Remove saucepan from heat, cover and let the mixture infuse for 15 minutes.
Step 5 - 🔥🥛🍺

Reheat the mixture gently before pouring into pre-warmed clear mugs.
Step 6 - ☁️✨🍵

Top the hot chocolate with marshmallows and dust generously with gold edible glitter.

Additional

For a variation, swap the milk for almond milk to keep it vegan, or top with whipped cream for extra indulgence. Kids will enjoy collaborating in the glitter dusting. The hot chocolate is dark, rich and not overly sweet - add more sugar to taste, if necessary.