5-Min Hot Chocolate with Crispy Marshmallows
Rich, silky hot chocolate topped with toasted marshmallows and a cloud of whipped cream. Mug-worthy comfort in under 5 minutes—no stove required if using hot water.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 6g

Ingredients
7 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Heat milk in a mug or small saucepan over medium-low until steaming, about 3 minutes.
Step 2
Whisk cocoa powder and sugar into hot milk until no lumps remain and mixture is smooth.
Step 3
Whip heavy cream with vanilla and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form, 60 seconds.
Step 4
Pour hot chocolate into mugs and top with a handful of marshmallows.
Step 5
Dollop whipped cream over marshmallows and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave or small saucepan
- mug or small bowl
- whisk
- hand mixer or whisk
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.



