Easter Hot Choc with Toasted Marshmallows

Line a 8 inch x 8 inch pan or container with baking paper. Line it a second time so the edges come up all four sides of the container.

Place the gelatin and 1/4 cup of water in a mixing bowl to bloom.

Place egg whites in a bowl and mix with beaters until a firm meringue-like texture forms.

Meanwhile heat the maple syrup and bring to the boil. Let it boil for a couple of minutes at soft boil stage (or about 240 degrees if you have a candy thermometer).

While mixing the egg whites, slowly add the liquid a little at a time, until about ⅓ syrup is left.

Then carefully add in bloomed gelatin to the remaining maple syrup and stir to combine. Continue until it is all added and the mixture has a thick, creamy consistency.

Pour into mould and set for 1-2 hours in the fridge.

Cut into chunks then thread on a skewer and toast.

To make the hot choc, heat 1 cup milk (per drink) and add 1 heaped tsp of Choc Whiz or Collagen Hot Chocolate to a mug, add the milk, stir to combine.

Toast the marshmallows carefully over a flame, be careful not to be over zealous with the heat as gelatin does melt, so a brief heat to scorch the marshmallows will do the job (we used a kitchen blow torch)

Eat them or plop them into the hot chocolate - enjoy!