
Hot Chocolate to Die for
A dozen ounces of fine chocolate melted with butter and vanilla, then mellowed with half-and-half and topped with mini marshmallows. Less a beverage than a warm liquid truffle.
LightCocoa
Medium
Difficulty
10 min
Time
550 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Non-alcoholic
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Half-and-Half· not in your bar1 cup
Or swap: Cream — richer, Milk — lighter
- Vanilla Extract· not in your bar1/2 tsp
Or swap: Vanilla Syrup — adds a little sweetness
- Chocolate· not in your bar12 oz
Or swap: Cocoa Powder — add a little sugar
- Butter· not in your bar1 tsp
- Marshmallows(optional)· not in your barmini
Instructions
Melt the chocolate, butter and vanilla in a double boiler.
When just smooth stir in the cream.
Pairs well with
Marshmallow-topped, buttery chocolate luxury welcomes campfire sweets:
- Toasted marshmallow s'mores
- Chocolate-dipped pretzel rods
- Sugar cookies
- Candied pecans




