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Pistachio Marshmallow Hot Chocolate

We saw the viral NYC marshmallow fluff hot chocolate and had to recreate a festive, plant-based version. We made a super-creamy pistachio hot chocolate in our Nama M1 Milk Maker, which makes the whole process incredibly easy. Then we topped it with our own vegan marshmallow fluff made from aquafaba and toasted it to perfection. Finished with pistachio and rose, it’s pure luxury.

Takes 20 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients
 

Pistachio Hot Chocolate (Nama M1 Milk Maker)

  • 120 g pistachio nuts about 1 cup, shelled
  • 700 ml–1 litre water 3–4 cups, depending on how creamy you want it
  • 2 dates pitted
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 tbsp cacao powder

Optional festive additions:

  • Maple syrup to taste
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 whole star anise

Vegan Marshmallow Fluff

  • 80 ml aquafaba liquid drained from 1 can of chickpeas
  • ½ cup 100 g granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp cream of tartar

Garnish (optional)

  • Chopped pistachios
  • Chopped dried rose petals
  • Cinnamon stick

Instructions
 

Make the Pistachio Hot Chocolate

  • Add all the pistachio hot chocolate ingredients (nuts, water, dates, salt, cacao, plus optional spices) into the Nama M1 Milk Maker.
  • Close the lid and press start — that’s it!
  • Once the cycle finishes, pour the milk into a pot and warm gently on the hob.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness with a drizzle of maple syrup, if desired.
  • If using cinnamon sticks and star anise, let the hot chocolate infuse for a few minutes as it warms for a cosy Christmas twist.

Make the Vegan Marshmallow Fluff

  • In a clean mixing bowl, add the aquafaba, sugar, and cream of tartar.
  • Use an electric whisk or stand mixer and whip for 6–8 minutes, until it becomes thick, glossy, and forms stiff peaks (just like meringue).
  • Transfer the fluff to a piping bag.
  • Pipe a thick ring around the rim of each glass.
  • Carefully toast with a blowtorch until golden and marshmallowy.

Assemble

  • Pour the warm pistachio hot chocolate into your marshmallow-rimmed glass.
  • Finish with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios and rose petals.
  • Add a cinnamon stick for extra festive flair.
  • Enjoy!
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