Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFlora Jean'sHot Cocoa With Homemade Marshmallow Recipe

Hot Cocoa With Homemade Marshmallow Recipe

Inspired by Flora Jean's
Time1h
Serves4

house cacao, vanilla, organic whole milk, toasted house marshmallow

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Ingredients

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Hot Cocoa

Method

Hot Cocoa

  1. 1

    Heat the Milk

    In a medium saucepan, heat the organic whole milk over medium heat until it is warm but not boiling.

  2. 2

    Mix Cocoa and Sugar

    In a separate bowl, combine the house cacao, sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Once the milk is warm, whisk in the cocoa mixture until fully dissolved, ensuring there are no lumps.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Pour the hot cocoa into mugs and set aside while you prepare the marshmallows.

Homemade Marshmallow

  1. 5

    Prepare the Gelatin

    In a small bowl, combine the unflavored gelatin with 1/2 cup of water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.

  2. 6

    Cook Sugar Mixture

    In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and remaining water (1/2 cup). Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  3. 7

    Heat to Soft Ball Stage

    Continue to cook the sugar mixture without stirring until it reaches the soft ball stage (around 240°F or 115°C).

  4. 8

    Combine Gelatin and Sugar Mixture

    Remove from heat and carefully stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved. Add the vanilla extract.

  5. 9

    Whip the Mixture

    Pour the mixture into a mixing bowl and whip on high speed for about 10-15 minutes until it becomes thick and fluffy.

  6. 10

    Set the Marshmallow

    Spread the marshmallow mixture into a greased baking dish and let it set for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  7. 11

    Cut and Toast

    Once set, cut the marshmallow into squares and toast them lightly using a kitchen torch or broiler before serving on top of the cocoa.

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