Hot chocolate on a stick
Hot chocolate on a stick is a fun dessert gift made with dark and milk chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa and mini marshmallows. The Thermomix TM7 melts the chocolate gently without burning, giving glossy cubes that dissolve into creamy hot milk. Perfect for Christmas, Sinterklaas or as a homemade edible present.
About this recipe
Hot chocolate on a stick with the Thermomix TM7 is one of the most charming recipes you can make in your all-in-one kitchen machine, especially during the colder months. These chocolate cubes on wooden spoons dissolve into mugs of hot milk, creating a creamy, spiced drink topped with melting mini marshmallows — a dessert and drink in one. Searching for hot chocolate stick recipes that actually work? The secret lies in gently melted chocolate: the TM7 melting function keeps dark and milk chocolate at a controlled low temperature, preventing the seizing that ruins so many homemade versions. Cocoa powder, ground cinnamon and a whisper of nutmeg are stirred through for depth, then each portion is finished with marshmallows before setting. These sticks are brilliant as edible Christmas gifts, Sinterklaas surprises, or a cosy treat the children can stir themselves. Make a batch in advance, wrap them prettily, and simply swirl into warm milk whenever a chocolate craving strikes.
Preparation tips
- Chop the dark and milk chocolate into even pieces before melting so both varieties melt at the same rate; uneven chunks cause lumps that ruin the glossy finish of your sticks.
- Tap the filled silicone moulds gently on the worktop to release air bubbles, giving each hot chocolate stick a smooth, professional surface that melts evenly in warm milk.
- Store the finished sticks in a cool, dry place wrapped individually in cellophane, and add the mini marshmallows only after the chocolate has partially set so they stay on top rather than sinking.
- Add a pinch of chilli powder or a drop of orange extract alongside the cinnamon and nutmeg for a grown-up version that adults will love at winter parties.
Recipe variations
- For a dairy-free version, use plain dark chocolate with a high cocoa percentage and serve the sticks in oat or almond milk; the cinnamon and nutmeg spices remain, making it just as aromatic and indulgent.
- Make a festive peppermint edition by swapping the nutmeg for crushed candy canes pressed into the top of each cube, and tie a red ribbon around the wooden spoon for a beautiful homemade Christmas or Sinterklaas gift.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Gentle heat control melts the milk chocolate into a glossy mixture without seizing, giving every hot chocolate stick a professional shine. [Precision Control]
- The built-in scale weighs the dark chocolate and cocoa powder directly in the bowl, so each batch has a consistent, balanced chocolate flavour. [Built-in Scale]
- The TM7 grinds the cinnamon and nutmeg into a fine, aromatic powder that blends evenly through the melted chocolate for warm spice in every sip. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free stirring keeps the chocolate moving while it melts, leaving you free to arrange the moulds and wooden spoons without scorching. [Hands-Free]
- The TM7 whips the mini marshmallows coating mixture quickly, creating a fluffy topping layer that melts beautifully into hot milk. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- milk chocolate
- ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg
- cocoa powder
- mini marshmallows