Description
This Viral NYC Hot Chocolate is rich, dark, and ultra-luxurious. The thick, homemade hot chocolate is finished with an iconic marshmallow-coated rim and whipped cream, making it an elevated, holiday-worthy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg whites
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups evaporated milk (354mL)
- 1½ cups whole milk (360mL)
- ½ cup heavy cream (120mL)
- ½ cup light brown sugar (100g, packed)
- ¼ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder (25g)
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Fill a medium saucepan with 2 inches of water and bring to a low boil over medium heat.
- In a heatproof bowl larger than the pot’s mouth, add 3 large egg whites, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon cream of tartar.
- Place the bowl on top of the pot (ensuring it doesn’t touch the water).
- Increase the heat to medium-high and whisk the egg mixture continuously. Whisk until you can’t feel any sugar granules between your fingers; the mixture should read 160℉ on a candy thermometer when ready.
- Pour the egg mixture and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract into a stand mixer bowl fitted with a whisk attachment and beat at high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Transfer into a piping bag or jar for storage.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1½ cups evaporated milk, 1½ cups whole milk, ½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, and ⅛ teaspoon sea salt. Heat over medium until the sugar dissolves.
- Add in the chopped 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste and bring to a light simmer over low heat. Remove from heat and pour into mugs.
- Pipe the prepared marshmallow fluff around the inside and onto the rim of each mug, and use a kitchen torch to toast the marshmallow until golden brown.
- Top with a scoop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 739
- Sugar: 100 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 100 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Viral NYC Hot Chocolate