Hot Cocoa?!?!
OR .. does anyone have a recipe to make homemade delicious hot cocoa??
Answers: what's a good brand of hot cocoa that comes with a generous ammount of marshmallows? =]
OR .. does anyone have a recipe to make homemade delicious hot cocoa??
3/4 cup powdered milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
Homemade Marshmallows, recipe follows
Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Take the bittersweet chocolate and roughly chop it up to give a chunky but consistent size. Mix well with a wooden spoon and then store in a dry airtight container. To make the hot chocolate, simply add 1 cup of water per 1/2 cup of hot cocoa mix. Heat in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring with a whisk. Heat until hot, but do not boil, about 6 to 7 minutes. Serve with marshmallows.
Homemade Marshmallows:
3 tablespoons (3 packets) powdered gelatin*
2 cups cold water
2 cups sugar
2 egg whites**
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted, plus more for dusting pan and marshmallows
Butter, for greasing pan
In a medium sized saucepan soak the gelatin in the cold water. After the gelatin has softened, approximately 10 minutes, add the regular sugar and then gently dissolve over low heat, approximately 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
In a mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks and then fold in the sifted confectioners' sugar. While the mixer is on low, slowly pour in the cooled gelatin mixture. Increase the speed and beat until white and thick. The volume should double in size and should form between soft and firm peaks.
Line an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with high sides with foil, grease slightly with butter, and coat with confectioners' sugar. Alternatively, you can use a baking sheet, but the marshmallows will not be as tall. Pour marshmallow mixture in and top with more sifted confectioners' sugar. Leave out overnight or for at least 3 hours to set. The marshmallow should be light and spongy when set.
Loosen marshmallow from edges of tray and invert onto a large cutting board. Peel off foil and use a large knife to cut the marshmallows into cubes. Dredge each piece in confectioners' sugar.
Nestle brand.
if you buy a can of unsweetened baking cocoa, there is always a quick, and delicious hot cocoa recipe on the back. Best part is you can always add a lil more and make it your own.
Theres these packets from the Swiss miss brand that has 2 packets one with the cocoa mix and 1 with small marshmallows
You can usually find them at Albertsons.
Hot Chocolate Recipe:
2 cups (480 ml) milk
1 1/2 ounces (45 grams) semisweet chocolate, chopped
For Garnish:
Softly whipped cream or marshmallows
Grated chocolate or cocoa powder
Place the milk and chopped chocolate (can also add sugar to taste) in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk periodically until the mixture reaches the boiling point and is foamy. Remove from heat and if more foam is desired, use a wire whisk or hand held blender to whip the hot chocolate.
Pour the hot chocolate into two cups and garnish with a dollop of whipped cream (or handful of marshmallows) and a dusting of cocoa powder or grated chocolate.
Note: To make hot or iced mocha simply replace 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk with your favorite brewed coffee. Proceed with the recipe but if you want it iced, let the mixture cool and then pour over ice cubes. Garnish with whipped cream and grated chocolate.
Makes 2 - 8 ounce (240 ml) servings.