How to Make Deluxe Hot Chocolate

On a cold winter day, or just a generally sad one, why not indulge in the best, sweetest, yummiest hot chocolate recipe ever? Here's how.

Ingredients

Deluxe Hot Chocolate

Marshmallow fluff
Whipped cream
Small chocolate candies such as M&M's or Hershey's kisses
Hot chocolate powder of your choice
Milk (full cream)
Cookies
Sprinkles
Various marshmallows (different size, shape, colour etc.)
Flavouring syrup

Ultra Creamy and Silky Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate powder
Milk
Sugar to taste
Marshmallows
Whipped cream
Grated chocolate curls

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:
Deluxe Hot Chocolate

1
Fill the bottom of the mug with marshmallow fluff. You shouldn't see the bottom but you should still have plenty of space left above the fluff.
2
Take some whipped cream and add about the same amount as the fluff.
3
Add some small chocolate sweets such as M&M's, Smarties or a few small blocks of chocolate. Not too much though, make sure it's flat.
4
Add two tablespoons of the hot chocolate powder (Milo, Hershey's, Swiss Miss etc.)
5
Pour in a lot of hot water (but don't fill the cup yet).
6
Add in some milk, preferably full cream.
7
Add some sprinkles of your choice, like cinnamon sprinkles or chocolate vermicelli.
8
Add a few big marshmallows or lots of mini ones.
9
Enjoy!

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:
Ultra Creamy and Silky Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate is a heavenly drink, especially in winter and autumn when a chilly breeze is blowing. Sometimes though, things can go wrong and you can end up with a yucky hot chocolate that just doesn't hit the spot. So here's a perfect hot chocolate to enjoy.

1
Three quarter fill a mug with milk. Any kind of milk is fine.
2
Put this in your microwave for 50-60 seconds. Then remove it.
3
Add a level teaspoonful of cocoa powder. Again, any kind is good.
4
Stir in the powder, then whisk it up to reduce lumps.
5
Put the mug back in the microwave for 50-60 seconds. Then take it out.
6
Stir your hot chocolate up. Add as much sugar as you need to; taste it after each spoonful to taste it
7
Add garnish if you desire. For example, put in a square or two of solid chocolate and some marshmallows, then put it back in the microwave so the chocolate melts.
8
Put your hot chocolate in the microwave for 60 seconds and then take it out.
9
Add a curl of whipped cream and a couple of grated chocolate curls.
10
Enjoy!

Community Q&A

Question

Do I have to use marshmallows and whipped cream, or could I use something else?

Community Answer

You could use any toppings you like. It doesn't have to be limited to marshmallows and whipped cream.