How sweet it is... dark, rich hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows. Mom never made it like this!
Servings: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
  • 2 ounces (1/2 cup) finely ground (in a coffee grinder) or grated bittersweet chocolate
  • 1 cup milk (for best results, use 2 percent fat or higher)
  • Whipped cream or marshmallows , for garnish
    • Directions
    In a saucepan, combine the chocolate and milk, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Garnish with whipped cream or marshmallows. Serve immediately.

    Recommended ingredient: Homemade marshmallows are available at recchiutichocolates.com. You can also make your own with Martha Stewart's recipe here on our site .

    Recommended ingredient: Buy quality chocolate bars, such as Callebaut and Valrhona—available at grocery stores or online at chocolatesource.com. If you don't want to grind chocolate, Chocolate Bar suggests Jacques Torres Classic Hot Chocolate mix or Wicked Hot Chocolate mix—available at Jacques Torres Chocolate in Brooklyn and Chocolate Bar, or online at www.mrchocolate.com
    From the March 2003 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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