Viral NYC Hot Chocolate Recipe
Servings 4 people
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
Marshmallow Fluff
- 3 large egg whites
- ¾ cup granulated sugar 150g
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Hot Cocoa
- 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
Marshmallow Fluff
- 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.
Hot Cocoa
- 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
- 1/2 cup of milk can be replaced with heavy cream for a richer and thicker hot chocolate.
- This hot chocolate has a more intense chocolate flavor and is less sweet. Feel free to add extra sugar or simple syrup to adjust to your liking.
Nutrition
Calories: 739kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 832mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 92g | Vitamin A: 826IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 428mg | Iron: 3mg
Find it online: www.sugarandsoul.co/viral-nyc-hot-chocolate/